DRESS, 1860's (Bodice & Skirt)
CH1975.510
Dress of cinnamon brown moire silk, composed of:
a) Bodice: close-fitting, jacket-style; edges and seams piped; small stand-up collar; 11 buttons covered with mustard brown silk satin; small basques at back; long sleeves, cuff trimmed with piping and small frill of mustard satin; lined with striped cotton; internal belt; enlarged by inserting panels under armpits and re-setting sleeves.
b) Skirt: flat front; full, panel-pleated back; 2 eyes to hook onto bodice; pocket at right back seam; back lined with stiffened cotton; hem protector strip of brown wool.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
Accession Number: | CH1975.510 |
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Accession Date: | 27 Nov 1975 |
Credit: | Estate of Florence Edith Sendey |
Material
Cotton/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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Silk/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
length | 550mm | Centre front. |
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length | 1060mm | Centre front. |
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