Puritan
Dress
1971 (made)
1971 (made)
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Heavy black wool jersey dress with elbow length sleeves and A rounded collarless neckline. Princess seamed. Hidden box pleating used to shape the skirt and bodice, and extra fabric in the bodice trimmed inside. Tucking on sleeves and about the hem of the skirt.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Wool jersey |
| Brief description | Wool jersey 'Knight' dress from 'Puritan' with tucking, designed by John Bates for Jean Varon, Great Britain, 1971 |
| Physical description | Heavy black wool jersey dress with elbow length sleeves and A rounded collarless neckline. Princess seamed. Hidden box pleating used to shape the skirt and bodice, and extra fabric in the bodice trimmed inside. Tucking on sleeves and about the hem of the skirt. |
| Production type | Ready to wear |
| Credit line | Given by Valerie Mendes |
| Object history | This dress, marketed for several years under the name 'Knight', formed part of John Bates' influential 'Puritan' collection for Jean Varon. It was shown in a contemporary model photograph worn over a long sleeved cream blouse with stiffened, flounced cuffs and a deep collar, with a co-ordinating cap. |
| Production | Attribution note: Winter 1971 only. |
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| Accession number | T.209-1997 |
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| Record created | June 15, 2007 |
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