| Accession No |
1980.32.23
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| Name/Title |
EVENING GOWN
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| Brief Description |
This Norman Hartnell designed evening gown was given to the Museum by the Wanganui RSA Little Theatre. Theatre wardrobes are regular recipients of stylish cast-offs and although it is not known who originally owned this gown or when is was worn, the backless bodice and floor-length sweeping skirt were fashionable during the early 1930s. British designer Sir Norman Hartnell clothed three generations of Britain's royalty. He is best known for the intricate and lavishly decorated gowns he created for Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen Mother and Queen Mary.
The dress is of light gold satin-backed crepe with narrow shoulder straps and a "V" neck at both front and back. There are four wide horizontal alternating crepe and satin bands from bust to knee. The left side has a placket opening. The centre back has a pleated satin insertion which drops down to become part of a full sunray panel from knee to ankle.
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| Classification |
Dress/Clothing - Outerwear/Clothing/Personal Artifacts/Nomenclature
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| Primary Maker |
Hartnell, Norman (b.1901, d.1979)
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| Primary Prod Date |
1930s
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| Primary Prod Period |
20th century
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| Primary Prod Place |
England
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| Production Notes |
Norman Hartnell was a designer for the Queen at one stage in his career
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| Measurement Reading |
108cm
76cm
102cm
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| Collection |
Wanganui RSA Little Theatre
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