University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
2009/3
Collection
Collecting 20th Century Rural Cultures
Creator
Laura Ashley (Manufacturer)
Description
This is a women's smock top, manufactured in the 1970s by Laura Ashley. It is made of green cotton, with a dark green geometric pattern. It has short sleeves, two buttons on the front, and two pockets. The label reads: 'Laura Ashley, dyers and printers, made in Wales, UK.'
Physical description
smock top of green cotton with dark green geometric pattern;good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'Laura Ashley smock top or blouse. // Green cotton with dark green geometric pattern. // Two buttons on front; two pockets; short sleeves. // Size: small. // Label reads: Laura Ashley, dyers and printers, made in Wales, UK. // Manufactured in the 1970s // ... Purchased for a total of £18 as part of the Collecting 20th c Rural Culture Project.'
Production place
Wales
Production date
1970 - 1979
Object name
Blouse
Material
Fibre, cotton
Technique
Stitched
Dimensions
- Length 730 mm
- Width 420 mm
Associated subject
PERSONAL LIFE : clothing and dress
External document
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