dress
Summary
Black ribbed silk figured with arabesque pattern in purple. Jacket bodice lined with black silk. High piped round neck. Fastening CF with buttons. Long sleeves. White bobbin lace (Honiton) collar sewn into neck. Separate skirt flared towards back. Fastening CB. Hem lined with black silk, edged with black woollen braid. Folding spectacles pinned to waist. Also included are odd pieces of material.
Object Name
dress
Date Created
1860-1865
Dimensions
Length CF: 139.7cm
Length CB: 160cm
Shoulder to waist: 38cm
Hem: 325cm
Waist: 81.3cm
accession number
1960.166
Collection Group
Medium
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