WEDDING DRESS, 1920
CH1983.434
Two-level silk net overskirts on cream georgette lining, with pannier effect on hips formed by swagged pouches of net. Bodice has round neckline with small frill; short, full sleeves also trimmd with a frill. Brightly coloured padded floral decoration applied around waist. Internal bandeau brassiere of silk trimmed with machine lace and ribbon, attached to broad petersham waistband. There appears to have been a matching half petticoat, now missing.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1983.434 |
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| Accession Date: | 25 Aug 1983 |
| Credit: | Mrs M. Newstead |
Material
| Silk/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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| Synthetic/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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| Metal | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 1120mm |
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| circumference | 65cm | Waist. |
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