Collection item
Floral house dress
George Courts department store opened on Karangahape Road in Auckland in 1926, quickly becoming a drawcard for everyday fashion and apparel. George and his brothers had a long history of owning drapers stores in the area, and John Court's department store on Queen Street was also a popular shopping destination. The use of bias binding on this dress indicates that it was designed for casual, at-home wear.
Details
Copyright:
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Designer:
Unknown
Garment type:
Day dress
Features:
The dress has large mother-of-pearl buttons. It has been shortened from the original.
Purchase location:
George Court & Sons, Karangahape Road, Auckland
Label:
George Court & Sons
Date:
Circa 1940