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GIRL'S DRESS: SHORT SLEEVES OR SLEEVELESS

Sewing Pattern
ca.1960 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sewing pattern for a girl's dress with a contrasting collar, wrapover bodice and gathered skirt. The garment has optional sleeves with contrasting cuffs and optional patch pockets, and fastens below the neck front with three buttons and stitched buttonholes.

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  • Instructions
  • Envelope
TitleGIRL'S DRESS: SHORT SLEEVES OR SLEEVELESS (manufacturer's title)
Brief description
Sewing pattern by Butterick for a girl's dress; England, ca.1960
Physical description
Sewing pattern for a girl's dress with a contrasting collar, wrapover bodice and gathered skirt. The garment has optional sleeves with contrasting cuffs and optional patch pockets, and fastens below the neck front with three buttons and stitched buttonholes.
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by Mr. and Mrs. Ruben
Object history
Used by one of the donors, Mrs Madeleine Ruben, to make clothes for her daughters Claire (born 1953) and Isabelle (born 1956).
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Other number
6466
Collection
Accession number
B.164:1-1999

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Record createdFebruary 8, 2000
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