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'A. Net over bodice. 12th Nov finished'

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  • Description

    Inscribed: 'B.S. Papas. 1953. A. Net over bodice. 12th Nov finished' [Bridal. Black & white. Cost estimates attached.'A. Net 36yds if pleated. 3 layers. 30yds if gathered. 3 layers. Satin or brocade for top 1 1/2 yds. Taffeta silk lining for petticoat 6 yds. Making 10 pounds approx. (Boned bodice)'

  • Other Id

    1475 (Presto content ID)

    PD-1999-2-167 (Reference Number)

    1999.2 (accession number)

    64134 (DBTextworks system ID)

  • Department

    Art

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Catalogue

  • Object Type

    artwork

  • Name/Title
    'A. Net over bodice. 12th Nov finished'
  • Primary Maker

     Mr Bruce Papas (Artist)

  • Date
    1953
  • Signature/marks

    B S Papas

  • Physical Description

    475 mm. x 300 mm.

  • Collection
    Bruce Papas
  • Level of Current Record
    Child
  • Related Object Notes
    Garment panels (beaded, embroidered & sequined), studio portraits, scrapbooks (location unknown)
  • Is Part Of

    Bruce Papas design drawings

  • Media/Materials
    pencil and ink on paper
  • Subject Category

    Fashion designers--New Zealand

    Fashion--New Zealand

    Fashion drawing

  • Public Access Text

    Estimate attached with rusty pins.

  • Copyright
    All rights reserved
  • Credit Line
    Purchased from Bruce Papas with Disney Trust Funds 1999
  • Last Update
    06 Dec 2022

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