Paper Dress
ca. 1967 (made)
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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. Some, like this plain red example, were produced as free gifts to promote paper products. However, most were prone to tearing and creasing, and the idea never really caught on.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Paper, sewn |
| Brief description | Paper dress, probably made in Britain, ca. 1967. |
| Physical description | Short sleeveless dress in plain red paper with diaper pattern |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs G. W. Jung |
| Object history | Registered File number 1995/284. |
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| 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. Some, like this plain red example, were produced as free gifts to promote paper products. However, most were prone to tearing and creasing, and the idea never really caught on. |
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| Accession number | T.137-1995 |
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| Record created | June 21, 2006 |
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