DRESS, c. 1905 (Bodice & Skirt)

CH1985.396.a-b

Evening dress of cream figured silk, composed of bodice and skirt:
a) Bodice: wide neck edged with band of swan's down; boned with 6 steels; centre closure with hooks and eyes; gilet front pouched over to attach at shoulder and waist; short sleeves deeply ruched; lined with white cotton twill.
b) Skirt: straight front; deeply gathered back with extra fold for bustle-supported thickness; narrow frill at hem; tape waistband, closes with 2 hooks and eyes.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1985.396.a-b
Accession Date: 13 Nov 1985
Credit: Mr Tom Reynolds

Material

Cotton/Textile0 - Whole
Silk/Textile0 - Whole
Metal0 - Whole
Down/Feather0 - Whole

Measurement

length310mmCentre back seam.
length970mmCentre front.

 

 

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