Collection item
Dress with black flocked spots
There is a picture of Norma Evans wearing this dress with a black braided straw hat, jet home-made starburst brooch, black gloves, shoes and bag which are all in the Rotorua Museum collection.
Details
Credit:
Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa (1996.22.474)
Copyright:
Image © Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa
Maker:
Norma Evans
Manufacturing location:
Rotomahana, Rotorua District
Garment type:
Day dress
Material:
Taffeta
Features:
This mid-calf length dress has a flocked motif of black spots. The garment has a full circular skirt which is enhanced by pleats, and a cross-over bodice with two shoulder pleats. The dress has cap sleeves, V neckline and a side zip.
Colour:
Teal/grey with black spots
Date:
Circa 1959