Detail View: Design Library Image Collection: Berketex Utility Dresses
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Accession Number:
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112881
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Order Title:
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1940s Fashion: The Definitive Sourcebook (112874-112952)
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Type of View:
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all
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View Title:
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view of women wearing dresses made according to the guidelines of the Utility Apparel Order during World War II, which limited the materials and styles that could be produced
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Image Rights:
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copyrighted
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Source Institution:
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NCSU Libraries
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Collection:
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Design Library Image Collection
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Culture:
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English
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Culture:
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British
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Subject:
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British Utility Design Scheme
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Subject:
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dresses (garments)
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Subject:
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women (female humans)
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Subject:
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World War II
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Subject:
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fashion (concept)
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Subject:
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clothing
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Subject:
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rationing
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Work Types:
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Art; photography
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Preferred Title:
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Berketex Utility Dresses
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Agent Display:
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Berketex (British manufacturer, founded ca. 1940); James Jarch¿ (English photographer, 1890-1965); Norman Hartnell (British designer, 1901-1979)
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Date:
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June 1943 (creation)
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Technique:
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photography (process)
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Locations:
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London, Greater London, England
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Location Type:
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(creation)
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Classification:
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Photography and Film
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Classification:
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Textiles
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