Not currently on display at the V&A

Dress

ca. 1982 (retailed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

[Shirt] Shirt of red linen with band collar, fly-front button opening and 2 pleats on each side of front. The sleeves are long with a button on each cuff. The shrt has a tail hem.
[Skirt] Skirt of matching material with centre-back zip and button opening and pleated to waistband. There are vertical slit pockets at front.
[Belt] Red leather belt with brass buckle and woven pattern of coloured chevrons.
[Pair of shoes] Court shoes with 1.5cm heel and red perforated uppers.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 5 parts.

  • Shirt
  • Skirt
  • Belt
  • Shoe
  • Shoe
Materials and techniques
linen, cotton, leather, machine sewn
Brief description
Ensemble, woman's, red linen shirt and skirt, Margaret Howell, 1982. Worn with red perforated leather shoes by Accessoire.
Physical description
[Shirt] Shirt of red linen with band collar, fly-front button opening and 2 pleats on each side of front. The sleeves are long with a button on each cuff. The shrt has a tail hem.
[Skirt] Skirt of matching material with centre-back zip and button opening and pleated to waistband. There are vertical slit pockets at front.
[Belt] Red leather belt with brass buckle and woven pattern of coloured chevrons.
[Pair of shoes] Court shoes with 1.5cm heel and red perforated uppers.
Dimensions
  • Shirt length: 72cm
  • Skirt length: 81.5cm
  • Belt length: 78cm
  • Shoe length: 25cm
Production typeReady to wear
Credit line
Given by Jill Ritblat
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Other number
169 - Ritblat catalogue
Collection
Accession number
T.450:1-2000

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Record createdAugust 25, 2000
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