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Silk Tennis Dress
Silk Tennis Dress
Silk Tennis Dress

Silk Tennis Dress

Collector
DateMid 1920s
Object NameDress
Mediumfine silk
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsBack length: 90cm
Chest: 45cm
Waist: 45cm
AcquisitionJoan Burnett Collection, 2000.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS038245
About MeIvory knee-length sleeveless silk tennis dress with a belt and decorative buttons down the front.

Following the fashions for the mid 1920s this dress is rather more practical for playing tennis than ladies costumes in the previous century, where they were required to keep the long hemline and still wear their corsets.
More About Me
This silk tennis dress probably felt quite light and luxurious to wear, with a stylish 'dropped waist' hem - but silk, being sweat-absorbent, meant this was likely for informal and relaxed tennis matches.
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