Object number
2009/4
Collection
Creator
Description
This 'folk' or 'prairie' dress was manufactured by Laura Ashley in the 1970s. It is made of light green cotton, with a white floral detail. It has puff sleeves, loop button enclosures and a pleated bodice. The label reads: 'Laura Ashley, dyers + printers, made in Wales.'
Physical description
light green cotton dress with white floral sprig detail; good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'Laura Ashley folk or 'prairie' dress from the 1970s. // Light green cotton with white floral sprig detail. // Puff sleeves + loop button enclosures, pleated bodice. // Size, UK 12. // Label reads, Laura Ashley, dyers + printers, made in Wales. // ... Purchased for total of £55 as part of the Collecting 20th c Rural Culture Project.'
Production place
Wales
Production date
1970 - 1979
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Material
Technique
Dimensions
- Length 1060 mm
- Width 400 mm
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