Clothing - Evening Dress & Jacket, Smaragd of Melbourne, 1965-75

Historical information

The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories.

Physical description

Black strapless satin evening dress with a ruched gold neckine. The outfit includes a fitted long sleeved black jacket.

Inscriptions & markings

Label: SMARAGD EXCLUSIVE OF MELBOURNE. SIZE 12

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