Collection item
Drop-waist dress with contrasting panel
This woman's dress is a good example of the drop-waisted fashions of the 1920s, and is striking in its use of black withdashes of tan. The grape motifs have been appliquéd onto the black with the same fabric that is featured on the centre panel.
It was kept by its original owner, Elizabeth (Bessie) Scott (nee South), her whole life and worn occasionally for special events.
Details
Credit:
Images courtesy of Te Papa Tongarewa Museum, GH017529
Copyright:
Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 Licence
Designer:
Unknown
Garment type:
Dress
Material:
Silk
Colour:
Black, tan
Label:
Unlabelled
Date:
1920s