Dress
1970s (made)
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This girl's dress was produced in the 1970s by Little Saints. It is made from a white fabric and features embroidery on the chest and sleeves in a folk pattern.
Object details
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| Brief description | white dress with embroidered trim by Little Saints, St Honore, 1970s |
| Physical description | A white crepe dress for child with a round neck and elbow-length sleeves. The dress features red, blue and brown embroidery in a folk pattern across the chest and on the cuffs of the sleeves. The dress is done up using a white zip located on the back, and a hook and eye system to secure it into place. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | Little Saints
St. Honoré Note Located on label |
| Credit line | Given by Jackie Newton |
| Object history | This dress was donated by Jackie and Norman Newton who opened a children's clothing boutique in Essex in the early 1970s. The dress was one of the items saved after the shop shut down a few years later. The objects donated by the Newtons were often worn by their own children growing up. |
| Production | Unknown place of production |
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| Summary | This girl's dress was produced in the 1970s by Little Saints. It is made from a white fabric and features embroidery on the chest and sleeves in a folk pattern. |
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| Accession number | B.468-2012 |
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| Record created | May 14, 2013 |
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