Not currently on display at the V&A

Dress

ca. 1975 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Printed wool challis dress with long sleeves and elasticated at the wrist. Mid-calf length. Cut loose from the shoulders, intended to be belted in with the self-fabric tie belt. Band collar extending into loose ends to be tied into a bow.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Dress
  • Belt
Materials and techniques
Printed wool challis
Brief description
Printed wool challis dress and belt, made by Hildebrand, textile by Liberty & Co. Ltd., probably in Great Britain, ca. 1975
Physical description
Printed wool challis dress with long sleeves and elasticated at the wrist. Mid-calf length. Cut loose from the shoulders, intended to be belted in with the self-fabric tie belt. Band collar extending into loose ends to be tied into a bow.
Dimensions
  • Shoulder to hem length: 130cm
Production typeReady to wear
Marks and inscriptions
'MADE IN ENGLAND 100% WOOL / Hildebrand Regd / Fabric by / Liberty / of London Prints' (Label in neck)
Credit line
Given by Lucy Archer
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.215:1, 2-1998

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Record createdFebruary 9, 2007
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