Evening dress
Category
Costume
Date
1965 - 1970
Materials
Chiffon, synthetic and nylon
Measurements
1010 x 490 mm
Place of origin
England
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 604611
Summary
Woman’s dress. Short, sleeveless evening dress in chiffon printed in floral apricot tones. Fitted bodice has square neck front, deep V at back. Shoulders and V trimmed with draped chiffon held within large fabric covered buckle at centre front of midriff. Midriff also trimmed with draped chiffon gathered at sides. Fully lined with cream synthetic fabric. Horizontal bone stiffens square neckline. CB opening fastens with nylon zip. Label inside reads "Ladycourt of London".
Provenance
Gift of Mrs Wray.
Marks and inscriptions
Inner waistband, centre back.: Label inside reads "Ladycourt of London".