Historical information

The dress is an excellent example of mid-1970s evening wear and comes with its original box and dockets. It was purchased from a local op shop by a Brighton Historical Society volunteer, who subsequently donated it to BHS in 2017. The receipts tell us that the dress was originally purchased from Georges department store on Collins Street by Mrs Eunice Amelia Hill (b. 1917) of 6 Webb Street, Brighton. Eunice placed the dress on lay-by and paid for alterations in December 1974; it was delivered to her home in January 1975.

Physical description

Full-length knit dress of blue, green and silver patterned lurex with Georges box and receipts. High neck with metal zip centre back.

.1 - dress
.2 a-b - Georges box with lid
.3 a-c - envelope & 3 layby & alteration receipts stapled together & separate delivery invoice
.4 - Receipt for dress alteration & delivery charge

Inscriptions & markings

Label, woven black on white acetate, centre back: PRINTED BY HAND / Pelilla / MADE IN ITALY
Label, printed black on white acetate, centre back: 65% RAYON / 35% POLYESTER / MADE IN ITALY