Woman's Rompers
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Elizabeth Blakelock
Clothing MakerMade by
Laura Ashley
Date1990
MediumMachine-stitched cotton and plastic buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 49 x 14in. (124.5 x 35.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth Blakelock
DescriptionThe fabric used to make these rompers is a plain-woven cotton, printed with a floral design in various shades of purple, blue, and green on a turquoise ground. This one-piece garment is sleeveless and has a 19 1/2-inch placket at the center front with eight 1/2-inch turquoise plastic buttons. The waistline, falling 15 3/4 inches from the top shoulder seams, is gathered. The full pant legs have a 22 1/2-inch inseam. At the ankle, they are gathered and finished with a 1 3/4-inch cuff. Two decorative patch pockets, roughly 7 x 6 3/4 inches, are found at the left and right front hips. The top of this garment, to the waistline, is lined in a white plain-woven cotton.
Object number2000.170.3
MarkingsTwo labels, layered at center back neckline. The first reads: "Laura Ashley. Made in Rep. of Ireland". The second reads: "100% cotton, 100% coton, 100% Katoen, 100% Baumwolle, MEDIUM". This tag has an extra button attached to it.On View
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