DOLMAN, 1880s
CH1970.47
Dolman, red wool densely embroidered in many colours with cone motifs, probably made from an embroidered Indian shawl; three-quarter length; gored at back to accommodate a bustle; puffed shoulders; 6 hooks and eyes at front; lower half of front edges, hem and sleeves trimmed with colourful silk fringe; lined with quilted pale blue silk satin.
See Cunningtons, 'Handbook of English Costume in the 19th Century', p. 528. Recatalogued 2.1.85.
Information from Gordon Suckling:
Cashmere, hand-embroidered (not woven). Made up from a paisley shawl. Probably on Amli shawl [Amli means that the shawl is made up of pilas - quite odd shapes].
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1970.47 |
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| Accession Date: | 18 Feb 1970 |
| Credit: | Mrs Eldridge |
Material
| Wool/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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| Cotton/Textile |
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| Metal |
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| Silk/Textile |
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Measurement
| length | 880mm |
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