dress
Summary
White cotton. Bodice separate from skirt, lined with white linen. Lining of fronts extending to form cross-over front. Drawstring at top edge of back section, separate from lining. Long sleeves with three inserted puffs at wrist. Narrow band above fastening with button. Short full over-sleeves with four inserted puffs. Tape tie sewn inside back of waist. Skirt fastening CB with tape ties. Bib in front with drawstring at top and loops at top corners to fasten on bodice. Slits in side seams. Two muslin frills at hem.
Object Name
dress
Date Created
1820-1825
Dimensions
Length: 132.1cm
Shoulder to waist: 27.9cm
Hem: 228.6cm
Waist: 83.8cm
accession number
1953.73
Collection Group
Medium
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