a) BODICE b) CAPE c) JACKET
CH1973.211.a-c
Additional info from Neil Hunsley (21.7.82):
Black silk satin jacket. Skirt (hobble) missing. Collar re-embroidered (rayon) net with cotton lace edging. Date: 1912-16
a) Rayon re-embroidered lace on block taffeta fascinator, gauze (metal?) trimming practically in pieces. Date: 1900-05.
b) Satin striped block silk moire taffeta fascinator trimmed with silk chantilly lace edging and beautiful sleeves of jet threaded as a set with hooded fringe - a beautiful garmnet worth restoring completely. Date: 1900-05.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1973.211.a-c |
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| Accession Date: | 5 Oct 1973 |
| Credit: | Mrs A. Bennett |
Material
| Silk/Textile | black silk, black jet beads. | 0 - Whole |
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| Jet |
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