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made in Britain

Postcard of Dress.
000-180-000-118-C
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Dress

This woman's dress of blue rayon crepe was made in Britain around 1947. It was produced by Peggy Page.

The dress has a utility label marked 'CC41'. This means it was made according to government regulations, using the appropriate cloth and trimming allowance.

The post-World War II period experienced a similar desire for the return to the pre-war world that had affected the early 1920s. In fashion, the rationing of cloth and ready-made clothes in Britain and many other European countries meant that the true influences of design were not able to operate. Coupons were needed, as well as money, to acquire clothes.


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Online ID: 000-180-000-118-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1975.60
Date: Around 1947
c. 1947
Material: Bright blue rayon? crepe
Dimensions: 1130 mm CB x 26.00" WA
What: Dress, woman's
ICOM Number: F 1.1
Subject: European Costume : female costume : bodywear
Who: Peggy Page (Maker)
Where: Britain
Event:
Description: Woman's dress of bright blue, possibly rayon, crepe: British, by Peggy Page, about 1947
References:
  • Tarrant, Naomi. The Development of Costume. London & New York. NMS & Routledge, 1994, p 84. 
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