Summary
Child's cotton print dress with puff sleeves, gathered waist, ruffled frill of same material at neck edge, sleeve edge and hem. Made by Liberty of London, circa 1959.
The dress was worn by the donor's sister in the late 1950s.
Physical Description
Child's cotton print dress with puff sleeves, gathered waist, ruffled frill of same material at neck edge, sleeve edge and hem. White eyelet embroidery at waistline with 3 buttonholes and 3 covered buttons. Metal press stud at waist.White ground with two tones of two types of blue flowers with two-tone green leaves.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Andrew Reeves, Jul 1988
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Manufacturer
Liberty of London, London, England, Great Britain, 1959 or later
This garment was worn by Andrew Reeves' sister in the late 1950s (she was born in 1957). -
Place & Date Used
Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1959-1964
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Inscriptions
Label inside reads 'Liberty of London for Becky Sharp Sydney All Cotton size 22'.
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Overall Dimensions
34 cm (Length), 51 cm (Height)
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