CHRISTENING GOWN
CH1980.496.a
Cream silk. High, round neck with machine lace trim. Bodice and sleeves in one piece, pin-tucked with lace trim and frill at cuff. Panel of tape lace, with needle brides and fillings, narrowing to waist and extending to hem in widening panel. 2 rosettes of silk ribbon at waist. Hem sewn with decorative cream silk hemming stitches. Mostly machine-sewn. Back fastening with draw-tape and 3 poppers.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1980.496.a |
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| Accession Date: | 31 Oct 1980 |
Material
| Cotton/Textile | silk, cotton, metal |
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| Metal |
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| Silk/Textile |
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| Metal/Metal |
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Measurement
| length | 1100mm |
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