DRESS, child's
CH1980.271
White with pink embroidery. No sleeves, boat neck. Shoulders joined by simple embroidery stitch. Skirt made from two pieces material, plus front and back yoke. Opening at back, fastening with four buttons. Smoking at front and back directly under yoke, decorated with alternating rows of vandyke stitch and chevron stitch. Yoke bordered with stem stitch. Lace on arm holes and neck. Hem has been lengthened with false band on inside. Seams made by oversewing selvages. All hand sewn.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1980.271 |
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| Accession Date: | 30 Jun 1980 |
Material
| Linen/Textile | linen |
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Measurement
| length | 1800mm | - hem |
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| length | 400mm | - skirt |
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| length | 90mm | - bodice |
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