Dress
1971
Artist/Maker | |
Place of origin |
A short sleeved minidress made of nylon printed with a design of abstract flowers in primary colours on a black background. The bodice is constructed from four panels with a deep ‘v’ neck, the fullness over the shoulder controlled with four lines of smocking, and fastening with a zip and hook and eye centre back. Fullness at the bust is gathered at the centre front below the neckline with another section of smocking. The sleeves are slightly gathered at shoulders fitting closely to above the elbow with curved hem. The skirt is constructed of four shaped panels from high waist to hem.
Object details
Object type | |
Brief description | Dress, floral printed viscose, worn by Danuta Laughton, Bus Stop, 1971 |
Physical description | A short sleeved minidress made of nylon printed with a design of abstract flowers in primary colours on a black background. The bodice is constructed from four panels with a deep ‘v’ neck, the fullness over the shoulder controlled with four lines of smocking, and fastening with a zip and hook and eye centre back. Fullness at the bust is gathered at the centre front below the neckline with another section of smocking. The sleeves are slightly gathered at shoulders fitting closely to above the elbow with curved hem. The skirt is constructed of four shaped panels from high waist to hem. |
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Marks and inscriptions | HAND WASH ONLY/ SIZE 10/ MADE IN ENGLAND
Label attached to inside proper right neck.
(The ‘Bus Stop’ label has been cut from inside the proper right back neck.) |
Credit line | Given by Danuta and Peter Laughton |
Collection | |
Accession number | T.2405-2021 |
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Record created | October 7, 2021 |
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