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Mini-Skirt and Belt

1967 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Paper dresses were a brief but spectacular 1960s sensation. They were cheap and disposable, and the simple 2-D shape was ideal for the bold graphic prints that were so fashionable.

Dispo's paper dresses were actually made out of a bonded cellulose fibre and could be washed. A Which magazine consumer trial found that they could be worn at least six times, while other brands would not survive beyond two or three. The design on this skirt was inspired by shapes seen in Ancient Egyptian writing.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Mini-Skirt
  • Tie
  • Belt
Materials and techniques
Bonded cellulose fibre ('Bondina') printed and rope
Brief description
Mini-skirt and tie of cellulose fibre and rope belt, made by Dispo (Meyersohn & Silverstein Ltd), London, 1967.
Physical description
Mini-skirt and tie of cellulose fibre and rope belt.
Dimensions
  • Length: 522mm (Note: skirt)
  • Width: 750mm (Note: skirt)
  • Length: 1585 (Note: Full length of tie)
  • Width: 188mm (Note: tie)
Credit line
Given by Diane Meyersohn
Object history
Registered File number 1986/2141.
Summary
Paper dresses were a brief but spectacular 1960s sensation. They were cheap and disposable, and the simple 2-D shape was ideal for the bold graphic prints that were so fashionable.

Dispo's paper dresses were actually made out of a bonded cellulose fibre and could be washed. A Which magazine consumer trial found that they could be worn at least six times, while other brands would not survive beyond two or three. The design on this skirt was inspired by shapes seen in Ancient Egyptian writing.
Collection
Accession number
T.175 to B-1986

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Record createdJune 21, 2006
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