Sleeveless summer dress

Front view of a dress showing the high neckline. Front view of a dress showing the high neckline. Side view of a dress showing the gathered skirt. Rear view of a dress showing the scoop neck. Side view of a dress showing the gathered skirt. Close view of a dress showing the pattern of the fabric.
Front view of a dress showing the high neckline. Front view of a dress showing the high neckline. Side view of a dress showing the gathered skirt. Rear view of a dress showing the scoop neck. Side view of a dress showing the gathered skirt. Close view of a dress showing the pattern of the fabric.

Classification

Description

A handsewn sleeveless, knee length, cotton summer dress with gathered skirt and square neckline. The fabric is printed with flower garlands and bows of blue, yellow and green. The dress is hemmed with same print and has the addition of a red edge. The belt has a plastic buckle in a pearlescent white colour.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Object number

AIBDC : 002630

Date

1950 - 1959 (circa)

Method

stitched

Material

plastic buckle
textile
cotton

Colour

white
multi-coloured