DRESSING GOWN, 1870's?

CH1970.50

Gown of white, self-striped cotton; one piece, slightly shaped to waist; high round neck; wide, square collar; straight central panel from neck to floor, composed of horizontal tucks trimmed with broad band of machine embroidery; sleeves of curved 1850s-60s style, piped at shoulders, foldback cuffs; deep self frill at hem; gloves inserted at back, gathered to form long train; belt of pale pink cotton, pink silk bow at front, "apron" of shaped, decorated basques at back to sit over gathered gloves; opens at left front to 3/4 length; 5 buttons and loops.
Not a day gown - romantic déshabillé?
Sleeves and basques suggest 1860s; front panel and train suggest 1870s; whitework suggests c. 1900.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1970.50
Accession Date: 18 Feb 1966
Credit: Mrs Eldridge

Material

Cotton/Textile0 - Whole
Silk/Textile0 - Whole
Metal0 - Whole

Measurement

length1430mm

 

 

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