dress


dress

Summary

White figured chequered muslin with printed abstract design in light/dark pink. Bodice and top of sleeve lined with white cotton. Centre front fastening eith buttons (buttons missing). Front and back waist pointed. Wide sloping shoulder and high round neck. Long pagoda sleeves, bell-shaped and longer over elbow trimmed with white lace. Full skirt pleated onto bodice. Deep cotton pocket right centre front. Small watch pocket just below waist left centre front.Deep hem.


Object Name

dress

Date Created

1850-1855

Dimensions

Length (front): 129.5cm
Length (back): 137.2cm
Hem: 472.4cm
Waist: 40.6cm

accession number

1947.227

Medium

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