Explore the CollectionDress

Measurements
104cm
Place of Origin
South America
Historical Period/Date
20th Century
Registration Number
2017-013
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Appliqué,Reverse Appliqué,Rickrack,San Blas Appliqué,
Objects
Costume - Women,Dresses,Molas,

Physical Description

Black shoestring strap dress. Large red pockets are decorated with multicoloured appliqué and reverse appliqué. The pockets are molas applied to a dress for the tourist trade. Lettering on each pockets reads "Frente Partiod?" and one other word. Cotton fabrics used. Small appliqué motif of a head. Bodice band decorated with red rickrack and orange and pink tucks.

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