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About this object

  • ID:

    64.128

  • Production date:

    1948

  • Location:

    In Store

  • This dress is a wonderful example of ‘Make Do and Mend’. British citizens were asked to ‘go through your wardrobe’ in order to ‘make do and mend’ clothes to ensure that as much wear as possible was gained from their existing wardrobe rather than buying new clothes. Leaflets were distributed to citizens informing them of how clothing could be repaired or reconfigured to make new and different garments, the campaign being spearheaded by 'Mrs Sew and Sew'. The dress has undergone some darning at the left side waist and the hem has been patched. It was made under the Utility Scheme and conforms to Civilian Clothing regulations. Originally purchased in the autumn of 1948 from Huppert’s of Regent Street, the dress had a black patent leather belt and narrow velvet ribbon bow under the collar.

  • Measurements

    L 1140 mm (overall); W 375 mm (armpit to armpit); C 640 mm (waist); W 915 mm (skirt, full extent) (overall)

  • Materials

    wool; metal

  • Last Updated

    2024-03-14

FURTHER INFORMATION
  • NUMBER OF ITEMS

    1

  • STATUS

    permanent collection

  • COPYRIGHT HOLDER

    digital image copyright Museum of London

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