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Underdress

Underdress worn by Mrs Uzo Iwobi as part of her outfit for her OBE investiture at Buckingham Palace, 2008.

Plain, full length, sleeveless shift dress home-made from high-sheen, satin-effect gold synthetic fabric. 'Spaghetti'-straps and curved hem. Edges have single turn-back, and are machine stitched using white thread; inner raw edges are finished with overlocker. Neck is reinforced on the inside with a strip of yellow synthetic fabric. Front and back of the underdress are identical.

Collection Area

Social & Cultural History

Item Number

F2019.23.3

Historical Associations

Associated Person/Body: Iwobi, Uzo
Association Type: Wear
Date: 2008

Creation/Production

Role: Manufacturer
Period: 2008 (circa)

Acquisition

Donation, 13/5/2019

Measurements

overall (cm): 147
length (cm)

Material

Synthetic (fabric)

Location

In store-room
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