Paper dresses were a brief but spectacular Sixties sensation. They were cheap and disposable, and their simple 2-D shape was ideal for the bold graphic prints that were so fashionable. Some were produced as free gifts to promote paper products, and though prone to tearing and creasing, they were marketed as 'instant fun from London'.
Dress
'Dispo'
Diane Meyersohn and Joanne Silverstein
Britain
1967
Museum no. T.181-1986
Given by Diane Meyersohn
Dress
'Dispo'
Diane Meyersohn and Joanne Silverstein
Britain
1967
Museum no. T.181-1986
Given by Diane Meyersohn
Dress
'Dispo'
Diane Meyersohn and Joanne Silverstein
Britain
1967
Museum no. T.176-1986
Given by Diane Meyersohn
Dress
'Dispo'
Diane Meyersohn and Joanne Silverstein
Britain
1967
Museum no. T.176-1986
Given by Diane Meyersohn
Dress
'Dispo'
Diane Meyersohn and Joanne Silverstein
Britain
1967
Museum no. T.174-1986
Given by Diane Meyersohn
Dress
'Dispo'
Diane Meyersohn and Joanne Silverstein
Britain
1967
Museum no. T.174-1986
Given by Diane Meyersohn
Dress
Manufacturer unknown
Probably USA
1967
Museum no.T.34-1992
Bequeathed by Andie Bancroft
Dress
Manufacturer unknown
Probably USA
1967
Museum no.T.34-1992
Bequeathed by Andie Bancroft
Dress
'Waste Basket Boutique' (T.M.) by Mars of Asheville N.C.
USA
1967
Museum no. T.32-1992
Bequeathed by Andie Bancroft
Dress
'Waste Basket Boutique' (T.M.) by Mars of Asheville N.C.
USA
1967
Museum no. T.32-1992
Bequeathed by Andie Bancroft
Skirt
'Dispo'
Diane Meyersohn and Joanne Silverstein
Britain
1967
Museum no. T.175 -1986
Given by Diane Meyersohn
Skirt
'Dispo'
Diane Meyersohn and Joanne Silverstein
Britain
1967
Museum no. T.175 -1986
Given by Diane Meyersohn