Two piece ladies ensemble
Production date
1960s-1970s
Country
Australia
State/Province
Queensland
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Description
Two piece ladies outfit with matching self covered belt. The fabric utilised is an abstract floral printed jersey. Colours in the pattern include blue, green, orange, pink, green, blue, white and yellow. The top features a neck tie, gathers and long sleeves. The semi circular skirt extends to mid calf.
Classification
COSTUME Daywear woman
Maker
Production date
1960s-1970s
Production place
Measurements
Top
Centre front length 537mm
Centre Back length 564mm
Shoulder length 117mm
Sleeve length including cuff 455mm
Skirt
Centre front length 725mm
Centre Back length 735mm
Hem width 3185mm
Belt
Length 825mm
Width 20mm
Centre front length 537mm
Centre Back length 564mm
Shoulder length 117mm
Sleeve length including cuff 455mm
Skirt
Centre front length 725mm
Centre Back length 735mm
Hem width 3185mm
Belt
Length 825mm
Width 20mm
Media/Materials description
Jersey, steel
Signature/Marks
Harvey Graham \ Couturier
Harvey Graham \ No. A 419 \ SIZE 14 \ PRICE $ 275
LEE
Harvey Graham \ No. A 419 \ SIZE 14 \ PRICE $ 275
LEE
History and use
This colourful blouse and skirt ensemble is from the late 1970s was designed by Harvey Graham.
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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Registration number
H48821
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