Printed cotton smock dress
1972
Museum photograph
Materials
Cotton, metal, possibly plastic
House / label
Laura Ashley
Collection
1972
Archive reference
2004/155/1
Behind the design
A floral cotton smock dress combines puffed sleeves, a high yoke and broad gathered ruffles. Designed and made by Laura Ashley in Wales, it was purchased ready-made and worn as a bridesmaid’s dress in England in 1972.