Evening Dress
1970 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Friends Janet Lyle and Maggie Keswick opened their boutique in South Kensington, London, in 1965. Their clothes were characterised by the use of quality fabrics and trimmings, and a great sense of glamour and fun. This two-piece outfit combines a typically bright, modern print with a traditional broderie anglaise, completely in tune with the revival of romantic styles, reinterpreted for the 1970s.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Printed cotton with broderie anglaise trim |
| Brief description | Evening ensemble consisting of printed cotton jacket and skirt, made by Annacat, Great Britain, 1970. |
| Physical description | Evening ensemble consisting of brightly printed cotton jacket and skirt with broderie anglaise trim. They have a floral design in blue, green, orange, white, yellow, dark blue, pink and black. |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs David Bruce |
| Object history | Worn and given by Mrs David Bruce |
| Association | |
| Summary | Friends Janet Lyle and Maggie Keswick opened their boutique in South Kensington, London, in 1965. Their clothes were characterised by the use of quality fabrics and trimmings, and a great sense of glamour and fun. This two-piece outfit combines a typically bright, modern print with a traditional broderie anglaise, completely in tune with the revival of romantic styles, reinterpreted for the 1970s. |
| Bibliographic reference | Fashion : An Anthology by Cecil Beaton. London : H.M.S.O., 1971
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.6&A-1974 |
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| Record created | March 15, 2006 |
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