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Subiaco Museum > Records

DRESS: EVENING, BLACK WITH FLORAL APPLIQUE

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c. 1950

Overview

This black evening dress, in synthetic georgette fabric, has plaited shoulder straps, some fullness in the bodice, a very full skirt, covered buttons with loops at the back, and ties from the side towards the buttons at waist level. There are five rows of colourful appliqued flowers with leaves from hip to floor level sewn with a metallic-like thread.

Historical information

Ms Lilian Bunning, owner of this dress, lived at 93 Salisbury Street, Subiaco.

The dress was worn by Lilian Bunning, a concert pianist, at performances in Australia, UK and other overseas places. Ms Bunning is the aunt of the donor. She moved in artistic circles and her husband was an artist.

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cwa-org-43-2006.90

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Keywords

DIGGINS Richard And Pauline

Costume/fashion

Year

Statement of significance

Example of evening wear of the 1950s.

Subiaco Museum

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