dress & teagown
Summary
Wool, woven in Paisley pattern in reds, yellow, green and blue. Possibly a tea or dressing gown. Lined with yellow cotton (probably made from shawl). High round neck with shaped turn down collar edged with lace frill. Front fastening with engraved pearl buttons. Wide back section with box pleat. Trimmed with yellow cord, pleated frill. Long sleeves, lined with silk and trimmed with cord and lace frill.
Object Name
dress & teagown
Date Created
1878-1880
Dimensions
Length: 152.4cm
Shoulder to waist: 40.6cm
Hem: 299.7cm
accession number
1947.4086
Collection Group
Medium
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