Not on display

Evening Dress

1970 (made)
Artist/Maker
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

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Skirt
  • Jacket
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 5
Collection
Accession number
T.6&A-1974

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Record createdMarch 15, 2006
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