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Evening Dress

1968-1970 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Black and white evening dress with a belt.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Evening Dress
  • Belt
Materials and techniques
Printed silk covered in organdie
Brief description
Evening dress with silk skirt and polka dot bodice, designed by Ken Fleetwood, London, 1968-1970
Physical description
Black and white evening dress with a belt.
DimensionsApproximate dress size 12
Credit line
Given by Mrs Ernestine Carter
Object history
Worn by Ernestine Carter (1906-1983), who was a highly respected 20th century fashion journalist. In 1946, she became fashion editor for Harper's Bazaar, and later became an editor for the Sunday Times from 1955 to 1972.
Collection
Accession number
T.247&A-1978

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Record createdJanuary 4, 2008
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