3 PIECE DRESS, 1884 (Skirt & 2 Bodices)
CH1970.677.b-d
Skirt and 2 bodices, all of black silk damask patterned with roses:
b) Skirt: 9 gores; flat front; full-gathered back to accommodate bustle, the fullness held in place by tapes; lined with stiffened, hessian-like fabric.
c) Evening bodice: close-fitting, boned on all seams; low, square neck trimmed with beaded net "collar"; broad, pleated panels at front; hook and eye closure; 3/4 sleeves edged with beaded net flounces; lined with black silk twill, seams bound with black silk; traces of maker's stamp on internal tape belt.
d) Day bodice: close fitting, boned on all seams; high neck decorated with ribbon loops; narrow pleated panel at front; long sleeves, slightly puffed at shoulder and cuff; turned down cuff trimmed with ribbon loops and chantilly lace; lined with black silk twill, seams bound with silk; internal belt stamped in gold 'Robes & Confections/ MAISON WOLF/ GENEVE'.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1970.677.b-d |
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| Accession Date: | 1 Apr 1970 |
| Credit: | Mrs G. Sands |
Material
| Cotton/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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| Metal | 0 - Whole |
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| Silk/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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| Glass | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 1070mm | Measured at front. |
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| length | 430mm | Measured at back. |
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| length | 470mm | Measured at back. |
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