Collection item
Tea timer set
Tea timer sets were popular in New Zealand in the late 1950s and early 1960s. They were influenced by two garments associated with Hawaii, the aloha shirt and the cheongsam. The set comprised a tight-fitting, tailored sleeveless top or tunic with a small mandarin collar, usually in an aloha or other 'novelty' print, which was worn over matching pants. This one is modelled by Glenda Roberts.
Details
Photographer:
Unknown
Model
Glenda Roberts
Credit:
Image from Evening Post, 26 March 1960, courtesy of Alexander Turnbull Library, Ref: EP/1960/1072-F
Copyright:
Unknown
Designer:
Unknown
Garment type:
Top and pant ensemble
Features:
The top has cut-on sleeves, patch pockets, loop and button front closure and is worn with capri pants that match the colour of the breadfruit motif on the top.
Label:
Unknown
Date:
1960