Queen Ethelburga's School dress
Summary
Girl's school dress. Cream rayon crepe. Round neck, front in one section with bust darts, back in one section, fastening at left shoulder seam. Skirt in two sections, pleated. Long sleeves open 6.5cm above wrist fastening with press stud. Pleated self fabric let into main fabric forming V shaped yoke on front and back bodice. Two similar frills on lower sleeve, double loop self fabric bow on left shoulder. Belt carrier at each side waist. Seperate belt in self fabric, fastening with two press studs. Two labels "34 35" and "M.R. BUTTERWORTH (triangle) "C" See Costume - Children - Uniform 1978.187.
Object Name
Queen Ethelburga's School dress
Date Created
1936-1938
accession number
1978.187
Collection Group
Place of creation
United Kingdom
Medium
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