This cotton ‘wiggle’ dress and matching bolero was designed for Horrockses Fashions 1954 Spring/Summer collection. It was purchased for the collection in 2025 by The Harris’ decorative art curator Scott Schiavone. Nine original design books from 1953 and 1954, originating from the office of the company’s head designer John Tullis, also form part of the collection at The Harris. One of the books contains the original sketch, fabric swatch and publicity photo for this particular design. These books are invaluable tools as the combination of sketches, textiles and photography allows garments within the museum’s collection to be dated with precision.