Not currently on display at the V&A

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.
Dimensions
  • Waist circumference: 60cm (approximately)
  • Hem circumference: 164cm (approximately)
  • Shoulder circumference circumference: 90cm (approximately)
  • Back of neck to hem length: 96cm (approximately)
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 createdOctober 7, 2021
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