Historical information

Belonged to donor's aunt

Physical description

1960s navy blue fine silk shantung fabric dress with lace bodice and elbow length sleeves. Metal zip, hook& eye down back. A-line skirt with two front seams and pockets. Dress is below the knee length. Lined from above bust line in bodice with fine blue crepe fabric.
Matching jacket of fine silk shantung with lace trim on collar& cuffs of full-length sleeves. Self-covered shantung 4 buttons and stitched buttonholes.
La Petite label in jacket and underarm on dress.

Inscriptions & markings

La Petite Model Frocks, 165 Collins St Melbourne.