DRESS
CH1985.270
Dress of white cotton muslin with fine black pinstripe, the bodice lined with cream silk; high waisted, slightly pouched bodice; high neck composed of bands of Val and Beds lace; central bodice panel of whitework-cum-guipure, flanked by pseudo-revers of striped muslin, possibly once had pink-black ribbon trim; back closure with hooks and buttonholed loops; ankle-length skirt, gored and slightly gathered; broad band at hem of muslin running horizontally, marked by inserts of black satin and pink silk ribbon; central panel at this level decorated with 4 black satin-covered buttons.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1985.270 |
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| Accession Date: | 1 Jan 1985 |
| Credit: | Mr Tom Reynolds |
Material
| Cotton/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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| Silk/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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| Metal | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 1350mm | Centre back. |
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