Not currently on display at the V&A

Dress

ca. 1975 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Long sun dress or informal summer evening dress with a green, red and blue floral print on orange cotton. Ankle length and with a strappy bodice. Band of wide smocking appliquéd round the top of the bodice, and also the hips of the skirt are smocked. Deep flounce around the hem of the skirt.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Printed cotton with smocking appliquéd
Physical description
Long sun dress or informal summer evening dress with a green, red and blue floral print on orange cotton. Ankle length and with a strappy bodice. Band of wide smocking appliquéd round the top of the bodice, and also the hips of the skirt are smocked. Deep flounce around the hem of the skirt.
Dimensions
  • Shoulder to hem length: 140cm
  • Bust circumference: 104cm
Production typeReady to wear
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.298-1985

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdFebruary 27, 2008
Record URL
Download as: JSON