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Clothing - Black Velvet Dress, 1965

  • Off the shoulder full length sheath sleeveless dress of more velvet shot with blue lurex.

    NA5054.1-3

  • Shoulder length black stretch satin gloves in original packet.

    NA5054

  • Shoulder length black stretch satin gloves with original packet.

    NA5054.4-6

  • Off the shoulder full length sheath sleeveless dress of more velvet shot with blue lurex.
  • Shoulder length black stretch satin gloves in original packet.
  • Shoulder length black stretch satin gloves with original packet.

Historical information

Dress worn by Kathy in 1965 to a ballroom dancing championship. Made by her mother, Muriel. In 2000 the dress was worn by daughter, Meg for her year 7 formal.New scarf and gloves worn by Meg. Brooch worn with the dress in 1965.

Significance

The dress spans three generations. Ballroom dancing was an important social activity at the time

Physical description

Off the shoulder full length sheath sleeveless dress of more velvet shot with blue lurex. Worn with black chiffon scarf fixed with diamete bow-shaped brooch on shoulder.
Shoulder length black stretch satin gloves with original packet. Four items make up the outfit

Inscriptions & markings

Gloves: Dents one size made in Hong Kong

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