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Suit

1960 -1980 (made)
Artist/Maker
Chelsea Girl (made)
Place of origin
England (made)

2 pieces atriped woolen suit comprising a sleeveless shift dress and matching double breasted woollen dress coat.


Object details

Object type
suit
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Coat
  • Dress
Materials and techniques
Wool
Brief description
2 piece suit comprising a shift dress and a coat. Made of striped red wool, probably by Chelsea Gril, England 1960s-1970s
Physical description
2 pieces atriped woolen suit comprising a sleeveless shift dress and matching double breasted woollen dress coat.
Object history
Bought at auction. Sold by original wearer of the dress who suggested it was purchased at the Chelsea Girl fashion store in the 1960s-1970s.
Collection
Young V&A Collection
Accession number
B.384-2012

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Record createdMarch 12, 2013
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1261685/suit-chelsea-girl/
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