dress & teagown


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

Medium

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