Cotton New Look skirt with silk-screen pattern of fish and fruit in a still life setting
1950s
American
By ‘Unknown maker’
This unusual skirt is made from a medium with plain weave printed cotton. It has a unique silkscreened pattern of still life with fish, fruit and wine/water jugs. It is typical of the 50s desire for quirky novelty or conversational fabric prints. It has a simple waistband with gathering to create a full skirt effect. The skirt is unlined and would have been worn with a stiff petticoat underneath. There is a simple button and hole closure at the back of the waistband.
Other information
‘Textile Designs’ by Susan Meller and Joost Elffers, Thames & Hudson
(The book gives a good synopsis of types of textiles and prints over 200 years)
http://vintagefashionguild.org/fabric-resource/novelty-print
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