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1971
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A matching top and skirt of fine-guage knitted jersey, a synthetic or viscose fibre imitating silk, with a design chevrons in black and white. The top or jumper is constructed with front and back panels, and has a deep open neckline with a wide, seamed-on collar. The narrow sleeves are fitted to the shoulder with two darts at each side.

The flared skirt is made with seven panels, has an interior wasitband, fastening with a zip and single hook and eye.


Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.
(Some alternative part names are also shown below)
  • Jumper
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  • Top
  • Skirt
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Materials and techniques
Brief description
Knitted jersey matching top and skirt, worn by Danuta Laughton, Bus Stop, 1971
Physical description
A matching top and skirt of fine-guage knitted jersey, a synthetic or viscose fibre imitating silk, with a design chevrons in black and white. The top or jumper is constructed with front and back panels, and has a deep open neckline with a wide, seamed-on collar. The narrow sleeves are fitted to the shoulder with two darts at each side.

The flared skirt is made with seven panels, has an interior wasitband, fastening with a zip and single hook and eye.
Dimensions
  • Bust circumference: 74cm
  • Waistband of skirt circumference: 64cm
Credit line
Given by Danuta and Peter Laughton
Collection
Accession number
T.2406-2021

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Record createdOctober 7, 2021
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