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Programme, Gown of the Year Contest, 1961
Maker
Wright & Jaques Ltd
Fashion Promotions Ltd
Production date
1961
Current rights
Public Domain
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Object detail
Brief Description
Two programmes for the 1961 Gown of the Year Contest, a Gala Parade of New Zealand's top fashion designers, with Spring Showing from Selected Manufacturers. Presented by Tam Cochrane.
Cover features the 1960 winning gown, Crystal Falls, designed by Jane Lang of Napier.
Contestants:
Malcolm Harrison, Christchurch
Robert S Ryan, Auckland
Joy Nesbit and Collen Fraei: Pour Vous, Auckland
Kevin Berkahn, Auckland
Mrs M Sherry, Wellington
Michael Mattar, Taumarunui
Mrs Irene Powell, Palmerston North
George F Drewett, Cambridge
Catherine M Mooney, Auckland
Nigel M Rodda (Sponsored by Kirkcaldie & Stains), Auckland
Ivan Milne, Auckland
Maida Knight, Gisborne
Marie Therese Corcoran (Sponsored by George Court Ltd), Auckland
Mrs Pat Salmon and Robert Miller: Robell Gowns, Auckland
Includes advertisements for Gainsborough Millinery, Margo Creations, Janet Dickinson of London, G C Johnston (Furs) Ltd, Wella, and Fayreform.
Cover features the 1960 winning gown, Crystal Falls, designed by Jane Lang of Napier.
Contestants:
Malcolm Harrison, Christchurch
Robert S Ryan, Auckland
Joy Nesbit and Collen Fraei: Pour Vous, Auckland
Kevin Berkahn, Auckland
Mrs M Sherry, Wellington
Michael Mattar, Taumarunui
Mrs Irene Powell, Palmerston North
George F Drewett, Cambridge
Catherine M Mooney, Auckland
Nigel M Rodda (Sponsored by Kirkcaldie & Stains), Auckland
Ivan Milne, Auckland
Maida Knight, Gisborne
Marie Therese Corcoran (Sponsored by George Court Ltd), Auckland
Mrs Pat Salmon and Robert Miller: Robell Gowns, Auckland
Includes advertisements for Gainsborough Millinery, Margo Creations, Janet Dickinson of London, G C Johnston (Furs) Ltd, Wella, and Fayreform.
Production date
1961
Production place
Production period
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Printed ink on paper
Measurements
Height x Width: 245 x 188mm
Classification terms
Subject period
Subject date
1961
Current rights
Public Domain
Credit line
gifted by Tam and Fred Hill
Other number(s)
98827
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