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Evening dress c.1953. Made from blue grey organza and guipure lace. The shoulder straps and top of bodice are in swathed organza and the remainder of bodice is made of guipure lace, the bodice is boned with breast cups. There is a back fastening with hooks and a zip. There is a peplum of organza edged with guipure lace border. It is all lined. The skirt is very full made from gauze and lace with a ¾ flounce of deep lace. There is a synthetic silk underskirt and a net underskirt, both are stiffened at the hem.

Nama tāpiringa: 1970.22 Whakahounga o Mua: 15 May 2023

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