The dress belonged to Mrs Jesse Marland who worked in the X-ray department at the Royal Preston Infirmary. It was donated to The Harris by her granddaughter. Dresses like this combined comfort with everyday style, reflecting the bright prints and easy-to-wear designs that made Horrockses fashions so popular in the 1950s. The cheerful yellow cotton dress features three-quarter length sleeves, a softly fitted bodice with button fastening and tie detail and practical pockets at the hips. The fabric is printed with a playful all-over design of small cherries, adding a lively decorative touch to the garment.