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dress, evening

human history
  • Other Name

    maxi dress, ruffle sleeve, 1976 (descriptive name)

  • Description

    Evening dress, ruffle sleeve, ankle-length made by Julie Mellsop for daughter Helen, age 17. Teal green-blue leaf pattern embroidered on the very loose weave, off-white fabric. The ruffles around the neckline and shoulders have a trim in a very similar colour to the leaf embroidery. The back of the dress is cut into a slight V-shape, where the zipper is connected. A-line shaped skirt.

  • Place
  • Accession Number
    2017.73.4
  • Accession Date
    22 Aug 2017
  • Department
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