Historical information
Shaw family collection. This outfit was Mrs Shaw's 'going away' outfit for her wedding in 1972.
Ricki Reed was a Melbourne-based label founded by designer Dorothy Rabinov.
Physical description
Two-piece hot pants outfit made from cream synthetic 'Estacel' (Courtaulds acetate fibre) and rayon with red dots and plain red synthetic fabric.
.1 - Blouse: fastens centre front with five red plastic buttons.
.2 - Hot pants: fastens centre back with zip.
Inscriptions & markings
Label woven, metallic gold on white acetate, centre back blouse and shorts: ricki reed / ALL RAYON
Label printed, black on beige acetate, centre back blouse and shorts: Estacel and / RAYON / COURTAULDS ACETATE FIBRE