Blouse
1977 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Sleeveless evening blouse of intricate cross cut construction, made in only two pieces. Slit front pleated into waistband. Fastens at waist back and on shoulders with hooks and eyes. Waist re-inforced with white buckram. White plain weave cotton marked up in black and red to reveal straight grain of the fabric. Stamped in red 'Charles James' on front and back. Lines of black scrim mark the dominant features of cut.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Cotton, buckram and organza |
| Brief description | Sleeveless white cotton and organza evening blouse, show toile, designed by Charles James, Unites States, 1977. |
| Physical description | Sleeveless evening blouse of intricate cross cut construction, made in only two pieces. Slit front pleated into waistband. Fastens at waist back and on shoulders with hooks and eyes. Waist re-inforced with white buckram. White plain weave cotton marked up in black and red to reveal straight grain of the fabric. Stamped in red 'Charles James' on front and back. Lines of black scrim mark the dominant features of cut. |
| Dimensions | Approximate size 10. |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'Charles James' (Stamped in red on front and back.) |
| Credit line | Given by Mr Homer Layne |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.22-1980 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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