Collection item
Scalloped layer dress
This dress was designed by Bruce Papas for Milne & Choyce department store. The dress is drawn together by a handmade rose that was slightly darker than the organza, "making the midriff look very small".
Details
Credit:
Photo courtesy of Bruce Papas
Copyright:
Photo © unknown. Please contact NZFM before reproducing this item.
Designer:
Bruce Papas
Manufacturing location:
Milne & Choyce workroom, New North Road, Auckland
Garment type:
Dress, shawl
Material:
Silk organza
Features:
The dress is embroidered to create the effect of layers of scalloped silk organza.
Colour:
Pale pink
Label:
Bruce Papos for Milne & Choyce
Date:
Early 1960s
