Object number
2009/5
Collection
Description
Mini dress from the 1970s. Made from 'cheesecloth' cotton, angel sleeves, a tie back belt and smocking effect around the neck. 'Made in India'.
This mini dress dates from the 1970s. It is made from cream 'cheesecloth' cotton, and has angel sleeves, a tie back belt and a smocking effect around the neck. A label inside the neck reads 'Made in India'.
Physical description
cream cheesecloth mini dress; cotton; good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – ''Hippy' mini dress, cream, cotton - 'cheesecloth' // Angel sleeves, tie back belt. // Smocking effect around neck. // Made in India label inside neck. // Dates from the 1970s. // ... Purchased for £22.02 as part of the Collecting 20th c Rural Culture Project.'
Production date
1970 - 1979
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Material
Technique
Dimensions
- Length 880 mm
- Width 280 mm
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