Evening dress

Designer Digby Morton (1906-1983)

Marks or LabelsPrinted label at inside back left side of bodice: DIGBY MORTON / 100% Art Silk / MADE IN GT. BRITAIN Printed label at inside back left side of bodice: DIGBY MORTON / GROSVENOR HILL / LONDON, W.I.

Date 1955

Medium / Technique Silk tulle, silk net, boning, metal hook and eyes, elastic rim, China silk, underwire, synthetic grosgrain ribbon, interfacing, silk taffeta, sequins, bugle beads, metal zipper

Dimensions.1) Bodice: 32.6 cm (length); bust: 68.1 cm (circumference); waist: 62.3 cm (circumference) .2) Skirt: 104.8 cm (length); waist: 60.2 cm (circumference)

ClassificationPersonal Objects - Clothing - Main Garments

Origin London, England

Object NumberM972.71.2.1-2

DivisionDress, Fashion and Textiles - Fashion, clothing and accessories

CollectionMcCord

CreditGift of Beatrice M. Molson

Status

Not on view

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