Evening dress
Melbray
Category
Costume
Date
1960 - 1965
Materials
Synthetic chiffon, synthetic taffeta and metal
Measurements
1020 x 1200 mm
Place of origin
London
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 603756
Summary
Woman’s dress. Sleeveless dress with full flared skirt and boat neck in synthetic chiffon with printed rose design on black ground with pink, red and green flowers. Gathered at hips. CB opening fastens with metal zipper and hook and eye Fully lined with black synthetic taffeta lining. An original sale label attached to the dress reads... 'Made by Melbray of London. Size 38. Style 496. £9.9.0p'. See photos.
Marks and inscriptions
Collar, centre back.: An original sale label attached to the dress reads... 'Made by Melbray of London. Size 38. Style 496. £9.9.0p'. See photos. Collar, centre back.: Label reads "Melbray of London (Regd). This garment to be dry cleaned".
Makers and roles
Melbray , manufacturer