Ladies blouse and skirt
Production date
1970s
Country
Australia
State/Province
Queensland
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Object detail
Description
Two piece ladies outfit. Orange red jersey blouse with collar, three quarter length sleeves, long multi-coloured gathered skirt made of cotton voile.
Classification
COSTUME Daywear woman
Maker
Production date
1970s
Production place
Measurements
Blouse:
Centre front 586mm
Centre back 657mm
Shoulder length 118mm
Sleeve length including cuff 469mm
Skirt:
Centre front length 1057mm
Centre back length 1077mm
Hem width 2480mm
Centre front 586mm
Centre back 657mm
Shoulder length 118mm
Sleeve length including cuff 469mm
Skirt:
Centre front length 1057mm
Centre back length 1077mm
Hem width 2480mm
Media/Materials description
Jersey blouse and skirt and belt made of cotton voile.
Signature/Marks
Harvey Graham \ Couturier
History and use
This blouse and skirt ensemble was created by Brisbane designer Harvey Graham in the 1970s.
Graham’s career as a designer spanned the 1950’s to the 1980’s. In the 1950’s Graham had a workroom in Stanley St, South Brisbane and then in 1963, he opened a boutique in the Brisbane Arcade. Graham was recognised for his ability to adapt haute couture for his clients and famed for adopting the Dior H line in his designs by featuring a sash or belt. Harvey Graham was a celebrated member of Brisbane society known for attending all the most fashionable events and being seen about town in his BMW Coupe.
In 1954 Graham collaborated with Brisbane milliner Patrick Ogilvie. Their ensembles were modelled at the opening of an exhibition at the Queensland Art Gallery. They were lauded for their European-influenced style. Harvey Graham also created ready to wear clothes especially later in his career.
Harvey Graham passed away in 1993.
Graham’s career as a designer spanned the 1950’s to the 1980’s. In the 1950’s Graham had a workroom in Stanley St, South Brisbane and then in 1963, he opened a boutique in the Brisbane Arcade. Graham was recognised for his ability to adapt haute couture for his clients and famed for adopting the Dior H line in his designs by featuring a sash or belt. Harvey Graham was a celebrated member of Brisbane society known for attending all the most fashionable events and being seen about town in his BMW Coupe.
In 1954 Graham collaborated with Brisbane milliner Patrick Ogilvie. Their ensembles were modelled at the opening of an exhibition at the Queensland Art Gallery. They were lauded for their European-influenced style. Harvey Graham also created ready to wear clothes especially later in his career.
Harvey Graham passed away in 1993.
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H48819
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