Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

2007.1.5

Description

Hand-knitted dress with bell sleeves and ruffle collar . Neckline is shallow and rounded. Dress consists of a knit layer over a yellow shift. Knit layer is yellow with an irregular ochre line design outlined in light green. Dress is decorated with embroidered flowers in white, grey, black, brown and pink. The sleeves, collar, and bottom of the dress have a crocheted scallop edge in pink and black. Zipper closure in center rear as well as two snap fasteners in collar. Some small holes in both layers of dress.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Cornwall, Claudia

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Wool

Color

Yellow, Green, White, Grey, Black, Pink

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Knitalia

Date made

circa 1960 - 1969

Place

Country

Italy

Region

Southwestern Europe

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

KNITALIA / Made in Italy

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 86cm Width (w): 42.5cm