Girl's party dress
Category
Costume
Date
1930 - 1940
Materials
Rayon satin, chiffon, piping, hooks.
Measurements
690 x 820 mm
Place of origin
England
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 602710
Summary
A girl's party dress made from cream rayon satin with a cream chiffon overlay. The capped sleeves and neckline are piped with cream rayon satin, with a rouleaux bow on each cuff and a belt made from two long cream rayon satin rouleaux. The dress is unlined and fastens centre back with seven hooks and eyelets, two missing.
Marks and inscriptions
Stitched to inner skirt seam.: A manufacturer's label attached to an inner seam reads, "APL27 2 27F387". See associated photograph for further details.