Day Dress
1942-1945 (designed)
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Norman Hartnell designed this dress during World War 2 under strict rationing guidelines. He economised in the amount of trimmings, creating a neat and simple design. The Utility symbol (CC41) was stitched onto the lining to show that it met Government regulations. This stylised motif was known as 'the cheeses' as it resembled two cheeses with a portion cut out.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Rayon, brass |
| Brief description | Day dress and belt, blue rayon with maroon vertical stripe, 1942-1945, London; Norman Hartnell for Berketex |
| Physical description | Pale blue rayon day dress with a fine maroon banded vertical stripe. The dress is a shirt waist with cap sleeves in one with the bodice. It has a straight skirt, slightly gathered over each button, a fastened patch pocket and an inverted pleat at the centre back of the skirt. It fastens with a hook at the placket and has a self covered belt with a brass metal buckle. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs J. Thorington |
| Summary | Norman Hartnell designed this dress during World War 2 under strict rationing guidelines. He economised in the amount of trimmings, creating a neat and simple design. The Utility symbol (CC41) was stitched onto the lining to show that it met Government regulations. This stylised motif was known as 'the cheeses' as it resembled two cheeses with a portion cut out. |
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| Accession number | T.370&A-1976 |
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| Record created | March 18, 2005 |
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