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Paisley Pattern Dress
Paisley Pattern Dress
Paisley Pattern Dress

Paisley Pattern Dress

Retailer (Leeds, England, founded 1884)
Wearer (Seattle, Portland, USA, 1903 - 1991)
Date1970s
Object NameDress
Mediumnylon
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
Dimensionsbust 86cm; waist 72cm; length 144cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1997.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS037761
About MeThe Paisley pattern, which was made fashionable during the Victorian period, especially in the manufacture of ladies shawls, had a revival in popularity during the 1970s, and was used for all sorts of garments.

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