Skirt
1939 (designed), 1976 (made)
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Long "figure of 8" skirt in white cotton with intricate cross cut construction. Wrap around skirt with curved hems falling from waist band at front and back. Plain weave white cotton marked up in red and black to reveal straight grain of the fabric. Stamped on back and front in red 'Charles James'. Lines of black scrim emphasise dominant features. Waist re-inforced with khaki buckram. Fastens with hooks and eyes.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cotton |
| Brief description | Long toile skirt,"figure of 8" skirt, in white cotton, designed by Charles James in New York, 1939; toile constructed in the United States in 1976, USA. |
| Physical description | Long "figure of 8" skirt in white cotton with intricate cross cut construction. Wrap around skirt with curved hems falling from waist band at front and back. Plain weave white cotton marked up in red and black to reveal straight grain of the fabric. Stamped on back and front in red 'Charles James'. Lines of black scrim emphasise dominant features. Waist re-inforced with khaki buckram. Fastens with hooks and eyes. |
| Dimensions | Approximate dress size 10-12. |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'Charles James' (Stamped in red on back and front.) |
| Credit line | Given by Mr Homer Layne |
| Production | Designed by Charles James in New York, 1939. Toile constructed in the United States in 1976. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.21-1980 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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