island dress
- Museum number
- Oc2001,08.4
- Description
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'Island dress', made of synthetic fabric printed with a large hibiscus flower and arabesque design in light and dark blue, yellow and white. Print includes yellow cursive text: 'Vanuatu' and 'Port Vila'. A square neckline, pointed at the back, edged in blue lace. Short sleeves, gathered with elastic, sleeve end trimmed with blue lace. Bodice has vetical rows of blue lace, and a central strip of blue ribbon. High bodice hem, with revealed gathers, at base of neckline. A low waist, with revealed gathers. 'Wings' of fabric over hips with scolloped edges. Skirt hem is scolloped.
- Production date
- July 2001
- Dimensions
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Length: 123 centimetres
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Width: 133 centimetres (skirt)
- Location
- Not on display
- Condition
- Good, new.
- Acquisition date
- 2001
- Department
- Africa, Oceania and the Americas
- Registration number
- Oc2001,08.4