Bolero
Category
Costume
Date
1948
Materials
Rayon
Measurements
310 mm (Length)880 mm (W)
Collection
Killerton, Devon
NT 1366268.2
Summary
Jacket; Bolero - Evening dress and matching bolero. Bolero cut to cover the bust, short, half sleeves and curved lapel hem cut in curve to follow bustline. Edge to edge, no fastening shoulders slightly padded. Label; 'Specially Designed' Stamp 'Taylor Model'. A good example of mass-produced ready-to-wear in good condition; some mildew spots on skirt and bust.
Provenance
Purchased for donor at Leon's dress shop in Exeter using coupons as rationing remained in force for clothing up until 1951. This was the donor's first evening dance dress and was worn to her first police ball when she was 16 in 1948, see donor file for full details.