NIGHTDRESS, pink, linen?, hand embroidered
H2008.139
Large, long, rosy pink, fine linen?/cotton?, hand-embroidered, women’s nightdress. Rounded neck, puffed sleeves with uneven, decorative, scalloped cuffs. Hand-embroidered V-shaped jagged/leaf-like border, with small linear cut-outs at point of V, and spotted and floral embroidery in centre of V. Small, rectangular, hand repaired, patch under right arm. Thin stitched fabric belt loop on each side seam at top of waist/under bust. Small patches of yellowed staining over neck, across bust/upper waist, arms, left underarm and over embroidery, also on right hip and a large patch on right lower hem/ small spot over right leg. Reverse: top half of fabric yellowed. Some pulled threads/fabric on neck roll. Inside: Bottom hem threads pulled all around, lower side seam worn/frayed. Two main vertical folds down dress, creased all over.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H2008.139 |
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| Accession Date: | 15 Aug 2013 |
| Acquisition Year: | 2008 |
Material
| Linen/Textile | Fine linen?/cotton? | 0 - Whole |
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| Cotton/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| width | 810mm | 810mm with sleeves by sides |
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| length | 11800mm |
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