dress
Summary
Blue and white silk, figured with convolvulus flowers in trellis design. Trimmed with piping. Bodice lined with white linen, skirt lined with stiffened muslin. Open down centre front to below bust forming V neck. Close pleats each side of centre front. Pointed waistline. Centre back fastening. Tape tie inside waist. Almost full length sleeves. Skirt gathered to bodice. Pocket of white silk right front. Blue woollen braid at hem.
Object Name
dress
Date Created
1847-1849
Dimensions
Length: 152.4cm
Shoulder to waist: 43.2cm
Hem: 381cm
Waist: 63.5cm
accession number
1947.2295
Collection Group
Medium
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