Not currently on display at the V&A

Skirt

1969 (retailed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Black cotton circle skirt with a braid banded border and appliqué music and 'rock-n-roll' design. Strips of multi-coloured braid at the lower edge with coloured appliqué embroidered satin musical notes, treble clef, and 'Rock-n-Roll' in red. Side zip fastening.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton and appliqué embroidered satin
Brief description
Cotton circle skirt with a braid banded border and appliqué embroidered satin, designed by Mr Freedom, England, 1969
Physical description
Black cotton circle skirt with a braid banded border and appliqué music and 'rock-n-roll' design. Strips of multi-coloured braid at the lower edge with coloured appliqué embroidered satin musical notes, treble clef, and 'Rock-n-Roll' in red. Side zip fastening.
DimensionsSize 2
Production typeReady to wear
Marks and inscriptions
'Mr Freedom, Made in England' (Printed label, blue and pink)
Credit line
Given by Mr Freedom
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Subject depicted
Bibliographic reference
Fashion : An Anthology by Cecil Beaton. London : H.M.S.O., 1971 100
Collection
Accession number
T.198-1974

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Record createdNovember 26, 2007
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