dress



dress

Summary

White muslin with painted sprigged design of pink and pale blue flowers and green leaves. Lined and trimmed with pale pink corded silk and cream lace. Low U shaped neckline with frill of pleated pink silk. Fastening centre front with embroidered buttons. Princess style. Large imitation bow on front. Drapery over hips. Long sleeves edged with lace frills and pale blue ribbon and rosette between. Bands to hold back puffing, pink and blue bow each side of black waist. Curved train with frills.


Object Name

dress

Date Created

1877-1879

Dimensions

Length (max): 185.4cm
Hem: 337.8cm
Waist: 55.9cm

accession number

1947.4115

Medium

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