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Blouse
Rust coloured blouse manufactured by Debenhams. Worn by television presenter Sian Thomas during the inagural live evening of broadcasting on S4C, 1 November 1982. Along with Robin Jones ann Rowena Jones-Thomas, she was one of the first presnters to appear on the channel.
Long-sleeved rust-coloured blouse with 7 rust-coloured plastic buttons down centre front. Same type of button at each cuff. Sleeves are gathered into 4cm wide cuffs which are trimmed with a 4cm wide pleated frill. Same type of frill is used to trim the outline of a yoke at the front of the blouse, as well as the collar. At the collar, the frill stands upright, closing high on the neck. Self-fabric ties attached to either side of front collar. Woven manufacturer's and printed care labels at inner neck. Spare button attached to inner left side seam.