1930s
The dress was adapted in the late 1960's - early 1970's by the sister of the donor. She cut the garment at the waist and stitched in the belt that was originally separate. This gave the garment a more prominent waist. In addition she shortened the garment - the extra material was not cut off ...
TRC 2020.3459
Dress
Textile Research Centre
Cotton
Factory woven cloth hand embroidered (cross stitch satin stitch needle weaving)