dress



dress

Summary

Two identical white muslin dresses. separate bodice fronts; each in 1 section gathered at waistband. Fastens centre front with 2 hooks and eyes at waistband. 2 buttons and loops under centre front lace insertion. High round neck with band fastens with hook and eye with double lace frill. Back; 3 sections, centre back gathered to waistband. Long sleeves in 3 sections; gathered between 3 vertical lines of lace insertion. Separate skirt; 6 sections flared towards back. Waistband fastens at centre back. Apron front; curved at base and edged with lace trimmed frill. Hem is edged with lace frill. Tape ties inside skirt sides.


Object Name

dress

Date Created

1873-1875

Dimensions

Length (max): 167.6cm
Shoulder to waist: 31.8cm
Hem: 259.1cm
Waist: 54.6cm

accession number

1947.3765/2

Medium

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