dress
Summary
Mauve corded silk. Trimmed with piping, white braid and silk fringing. Two piece. Bodice lined with white silk. Front fastening to high round neck with narrow band. Long sleeves. Separate skirt pleated at sides, gathered at back, fastening on left. Centre front trimmed with three large made-up bows of mauve satin. Separate satin ribbon belt fastening centre front. Large made-up satin bow with two long hanging ends trimmed with ribbon and fringe.
Object Name
dress
Date Created
1868-1870
Dimensions
Length: 180.3cm
shoulder to waist: 35.6cm
Hem: 436.9cm
Waist: 50.8cm
accession number
1947.2483
Collection Group
Medium
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