Blue Evening Outfit (2014.005.0055 (A,B,C &D)
- Title
- Blue Evening Outfit (2014.005.0055 (A,B,C &D)
- Description
- An evening outfit consisting of dress, belt, underskirt and shawl, in Patons Cameo Crepe, knitted with lurex, designed in 1951 for the Festival of Britain.
- Identifier
- 2014.005.0055 (A,B,C &D)
- Subject
- Hand knitting
- Type
- Construction
- Format
- Shawl
- Dress
- Underskirt
- Belt
- Abstract
An evening outfit consisting of dress, belt, underskirt and shawl, in Patons Cameo Crepe, knitted with lurex, designed in 1951 for the Festival of Britain.
This set is described more fully and with more detailed photography in the component items:
- Dress (2014.005.0055 A)
- Shawl (2014.005.0055 B)
- Belt (2014.005.0055 C)
- Underskirt (2014.005.055 D)
Dress
Patons archive label states ‘P & B Handknitted Model. This garment is not for sale ..’. Floor length, sleeveless. V neck front and back, decorated with diamante buttons. Band of rib at waist. Skirt has panels of lace and reverse stocking stitch with garter stitch band at bottom edge. Knitted in two pieces with side seams.
Shawl
Fabric (figured damask) rectangular stole lined with plain knitted fabric in same yarn as dress. Patons archive hand written swing tag says “Ladies Lurex Stole”
Belt
Fabric belt with diamante clasp, belt set for waist measuring 66cms.
Underskirt
Fabric underskirt in tiered sections, bottom section stiffened with heavy interfacing.
- Medium
- Wool
- Lurex
- Uncertain content
- Is Referenced By
- 2022: Patons Archive Exhibit
- Category
- Adult
- Colour
- Blue
- Permanent location
- Coats 5 - Evening Wear
- Condition
- Good
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Item Relations
| Item: Shawl with knitted lining (2014.005.0055 B) |
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| Item: Evening dress, underskirt and belt (2014.005.0055 A, C & D) |
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