DRESSING GOWN, Late 1890s
CH1985.75
Dressing gown of pink and white spotted cotton lawn; opens down front, 10 large mother of pearl buttons; stand-up collar trimmed with self-frill and frill of white cotton lace; ornamental bow at throat; square yoke trimmed with wide cape-like flounce, itself trimmed with border of plain white cotton edged with hand-embroidered broderie anglaise; front gathered to yoke; back has large box pleat like a sack robe, giving very full train at back hem; sleeves gauged to armholes for maximum fullness of late 1890s style; gathered at wrist with drawstring tape; cuff trimmed with broderie anglaise; hand and machine sewn.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1985.75 |
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| Accession Date: | 5 Mar 1985 |
| Credit: | Mr Tom Reynolds |
Material
| Cotton/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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| Metal | 0 - Whole |
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| Mother of Pearl/Shell | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 1400mm | Front. |
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