Not on display

Packaging

1960s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cardboard box and lid containing tights, printed with a high-contrast, pixelated black and silver image of Twigggy's face, with 'TWIGGY' printed in red dots across the top

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Box
  • Lid
Materials and techniques
Micro-mesh nylon
Brief description
Box and lid, cardboard, contains tights. 1960s, English; designed by Twiggy Dresses.
Physical description
Cardboard box and lid containing tights, printed with a high-contrast, pixelated black and silver image of Twigggy's face, with 'TWIGGY' printed in red dots across the top
Dimensions
  • Packaging width: 18cm
  • Packaging length: 24cm
  • Clothing size: average (Note: marked on the side of the box lid)
Production typeReady to wear
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'TWIGGY' (Logo on front of packaging as well as on label in tights)
  • 'VICTORIA PLUM' (Label on packaging to denote colour name)
Credit line
Given by Nylon Hosiery Co. Ltd.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.99D-1983

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Record createdApril 11, 2019
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