DRESS, child's
CH1980.273
White, short sleeves, high neck. Open at back, fastening with four buttons. Entire garment made from broderie anglaise. Gathers at centre neck, large pleats around waist. Sleeves slightly gathered and fairly deep for short sleeves. Standing collar. Narrow band at waist and neck, embroidered with coral stitch. Scalloped edges on sleeves, neck and hem. Part machine, part hand sewn.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1980.273 |
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| Accession Date: | 30 Jun 1980 |
Material
| Cotton/Textile | cotton, mother-of-pearl shell |
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| Pearl/Shell |
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| Shell/Shell |
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| Shell |
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Measurement
| length | 1620mm | - hem |
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| length | 330mm | - skirt |
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| length | 230mm | - bodice |
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