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Sewing Pattern

1955-1965 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sewing pattern for a girl's gymslip. The garment has a rounded neck and armholes, and a four-panel gored skirt attached to the fitted bodice; the gymslip fastens at the left side of the bodice and has a detachable button-through belt.

Object details

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Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Sewing Pattern
  • Envelope
Brief description
Sewing pattern by the Blackmore Fashion Co. Ltd for a girl's gymslip; England, 1955-1965
Physical description
Sewing pattern for a girl's gymslip. The garment has a rounded neck and armholes, and a four-panel gored skirt attached to the fitted bodice; the gymslip fastens at the left side of the bodice and has a detachable button-through belt.
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by Mr. and Mrs. Ruben
Object history
Used by Mrs Madeleine Ruben to make clothes for her daughters Claire (born 1953) and Isabelle (born 1956)
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Other number
7613 - Manufacturer's number
Collection
Accession number
B.163:1-1999

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Record createdAugust 27, 1999
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