Electric blue dress with stylised purple and green motif over blue ground. Round neck, short loose sleeves and shoulder pads. False pocket to right hand breast with black 'handkerchief' attached. Straight fitting top (no darts) with short slash opening at back neck with button and self-fabric loop to secure. Inside is black under-dress with dropped waist and gored skirt in same fabric as dress.. Maker: House of Frazer. Date: 1980 - 1989 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.