Collection item
Cotton sundress with a tulip shaped skirt
Sir Frederick Allen was a woman's clothing manufacturer and also captain and coach of the All Blacks, for which he received his knighthood. Dianne believes this dress belonged to Fred Allen's wife.
Details
Credit:
Garment loan courtesy of Dianne Ludwig
Copyright:
Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 Licence
Manufacturing location:
New Zealand
Garment type:
Sundress
Material:
Cotton
Features:
The bodice features shaped bra cups, adjustable straps with buttons to secure, piping around the bust and waist, and shirring elastic panels at the sides
Colour:
Light beige/green with gold printing on the fabric
Purchase location:
Bought second hand from someone selling garments on behalf of Fred Allen's wife
Label:
Malia Hawaii made under licence in NZ by Fred Allen Ltd
Date:
1960s
