dress
Summary
Pinkish-brown silk. Trimmed with bias bands, piping and pleated frills. Two piece. Bodice lined with white linen. Front fastening under bone and pearl buttons to high V neck with turn-down crochet collar. Flared basque. Long sleeves. Ornamental bow at centre back waist with hanging end. Cuff with bone and pearl buttons. Separate skirt pleated at sides, gathered centre back, loop for making puffed effect at back. Separate overskirt fastening centre back.
Object Name
dress
Date Created
1868-1870
Dimensions
Length: 179.1cm
Shoulder to waist: 38.1cm
Hem: 375.9cm
Waist: 62.2cm
accession number
1947.2479
Collection Group
Medium
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