dress


dress

Summary

Day dress with sham waistcoat-chemisette embroidered in coloured threads in a floral design in back net over a black foundation. Further cream net high-necked modesty piece below. The bodice has a foundation of pale brown cotton which fastens CF with nine hooks and eyes. The sham waistcoat fastens over this with a total of twenty-seven press studs. Long sleeves. Sash effect on front.


Object Name

dress

Date Created

1913-1914

Dimensions

Dress: 56.5ins
Bust: 34ins

accession number

1992.16

Medium

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