Design sketch, photographs and photocopy, Lobelia
Description
Sketch on board (A), two photographs (B, C) and a photocopy of sketch (D). The title "Lobelia" is written in pencil on the front of the tracing paper attached to the sketch. Also annotations, on photograph B "Lobelia" written in black biro, "Irish handwoven silk", "Irish hand crochet", "Price $150 stole" (the word 'coat' is struck through), and "$480 Dress". On both photographs is a stamp in green ink on the back "Deegan-Photo Ltd., 31, Lr. Leeson St., Dublin. Phone: 66320. Reprint Order No. A66-4112". The main sketch shows a full-length sleeveless crocheted dress with a bateau neckline. The model is shown wearing gloves. A smaller sketch shows a back view with a V-neckline. Another sketch shows a full-length silk evening stole around the model's shoulders. The fourth sketch shows the back view of a short waist-length cape with a back view showing an inverted centre pleat with the edges fastened together with bows from waist to hem. The model is shown wearing evening gloves.