DRESS, Beaded
CH1981.73
Jade silk. Round neck, no sleeves. Tunic style with the addition of two floating panels on sides from waist to hem extending in points below hem. Below waist level embroidered in metal thread (gold) gold sequins, glass beads and simulated diamonds. Side seams embroidered similarly.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1981.73 |
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| Accession Date: | 5 Mar 1981 |
| Credit: | Dr and Mrs R.B. Lefroy |
Material
| Silk/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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| Glass | 0 - Whole |
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| Metal | 0 - Whole |
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| Gelatine/Unclassified | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 1090mm |
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