Playsuit
1971
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
A playsuit of devoré velvet, cut with bust section joined to halter-neck ties which extend to tie at the back of the neck. The bust section is seamed to bodice panel around the torso, which is joined to flared shorts at natural waist height. Vertical dart under each bust point, closing at centre back with zip. The hem is hand stitched.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Devoré velvet |
| Brief description | Playsuit, velour, with halterneck, worn by Danuta Laughton, Bus Stop, 1971 |
| Physical description | A playsuit of devoré velvet, cut with bust section joined to halter-neck ties which extend to tie at the back of the neck. The bust section is seamed to bodice panel around the torso, which is joined to flared shorts at natural waist height. Vertical dart under each bust point, closing at centre back with zip. The hem is hand stitched. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | LEE BENDER AT BUS STOP LONDON
DRY CLEAN ONY/SIZE8/MADE IN ENGLAND
(Woven synthetic Lee Bender label woven with gold metallic thread stitched to facing inside to left of zip.) |
| Credit line | Given by Danuta and Peter Laughton |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.2407-2021 |
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| Record created | October 7, 2021 |
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