This item of dress would have been worn at summer entertainments or at pool parties. The bold floral pattern is typical of the styles favoured in the 1960s and 70s.This dress is of minor interest as an example of ladies’ clothing from the 20th century and will be useful for display.This is a floor length woman’s dress. It is made of polyester material and the print has a white background with mauve, aqua and pink flowers. The waist at the back is elasticized and there is a zip at the back. The front bodice has halter straps. The skirt is slightly flared. The maker’s label is attached to the back of the garment ‘Peer Gynt Size 12’ ladies fashions, floral 1960 dress, peer gynt

Laura and Bernard Ashley began printing fabric in their London kitchen in 1953. Commencing with head scarves and place-mats they gradually developed table-ware and bed sheets. In 1960 they entered the Fashion world with blouses and smocks . The ‘swinging sixties’ saw them in great demand for the feminine florals and flounces of the ‘maxi’ fashions and they opened in smart South Kensington, London. In 1970 they opened franchises in Australia, Canada, Japan, San Francisco that sold their range of fabrics, dresses and accessories. In 1980 home furnishings were added to the range. Laura died in an accident 1985, Bernard retired in1993 and the company is now Public Listed on Stock Exchange.‘Laura Ashley’ clothing, fabric and accessories were very popular in Melbourne in 1970’s.A lady’s white cotton half petticoat with crocheted flounce, Laura Ashley Pty Ltdclothing, brighton, moorabbin, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, textiles, laura ashley

This item was used by women to enhance their figure (body) and hold their stockings in place. Although still sometimes used they were mainly used prior to the making of pantyhose approximately 1960.Pink floral embriodered cotton material corset with stays, elastised inserts, metal hook and eye closure, two lace-up sections with elastic straps and metal buckles, four suspendersTag "Gross/Support"clothing and dress, george evans collection

Worn by sister of Cecilia during the 1960s. Nylon fabric was a popular option to cotton.1960s Black dress for day wear. Dress has w2white stripes and a wide border of paisley design and three smaller bands of floral design. A zip fastener extends from neck edge to below the waist.Osti Australia Arnelcostume, female