Classification
Description
A Utility mark labelled blouse with three-quarter length sleeves, popper front fasteners beneath five false buttons, simulated belt and shoulder pads. The printed label states CC41 1051/2, the four-figure number denoting the material rayon (numbers 1000-1206), specifically a Marocain crepe. The /2 refers to the material being a printed fabric, as per the Statutory Rules and Orders for cloth 1942 (/1 would denote a dyed fabric). Likely dating to 1942 onwards, the multi-coloured print is based on the traditional paisley design, the busy pattern could be easily joined together without matching up, thereby reducing material wasteage. One of the shoulder pads has a completely different material patch on the underside. Size 44.
Inscriptions
printed: "CC41 1051/2" (label)
Object number
AIBDC : 000824
Date
1942 - 1952 (circa)