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Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at Young V&A
Play Gallery, Sound it Out, case 2

This object consists of 6 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Dream Date

Doll's Ensemble
1963 (Manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The Sindy 'Dream Date' outfit is almost complete, but is missing the Sindy 'S' chain link bracelet. The pink dress featured has a drop waist, a horizonal waistline that usually falls below the top of the hips. It is designed to equal the upper and lower bodies and add height.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 6 parts.

  • Sindy 'Dream Date' Dress
  • Sindy 'Dream Date' Belt
  • Sindy 'Dream Date' Shoe
  • Sindy 'Dream Date' Shoe
  • Sindy 'Dream Date' Portable Record Player
  • Sindy 'Dream Date' Handbag
Titles
  • Dream Date (manufacturer's title)
  • Sindy Designer Outfit (generic title)
Materials and techniques
A variety of sewn fabrics, injection moulded plastic.
Brief description
Sindy 'Dream Date' outfit, consisting of a pink belted dress, black kitten heel shoes, a gold handbag and a portable record player.
Physical description
Short-sleeved coral pink dress with white poppers down the back and white lace detailing at collar and hem. Accompanying belt is tied into a bow and is removable from the rest of the outfit. The shoes are moulded black plastic kitten heels with straps on the front. With the doll is a red plastic portable gramophone, with a detachable lid and silver buttons. There is also a gold plastic handbag with a mock pearl button.
Dimensions
  • Dress ( 1) with belt ( 2) height: 160mm
  • Dress ( 1) with belt ( 2) width: 95mm
  • Dress ( 1) with belt ( 2) depth: 15mm
Content description
Unmarked
Style
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Bequeathed by Susan Lucie White
Subjects depicted
Summary
The Sindy 'Dream Date' outfit is almost complete, but is missing the Sindy 'S' chain link bracelet. The pink dress featured has a drop waist, a horizonal waistline that usually falls below the top of the hips. It is designed to equal the upper and lower bodies and add height.
Collection
Accession number
B.196:1 to 6-2012

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Record createdDecember 12, 2012
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