DRESS
H1986.137
Young girl's (about 8 years old) dress of white cotton muslin with self stripe, hand-embroidered with tiny sprigs in white-work; wide, square neckline, bound with self fabric; short bodice gathered at waist and shoulders; inserted waistband of cambric; long skirt gauged to waistband; plain hem; short sleeves, ruched and bound with fine tape, 3 narrow frills at edge, armholes piped; back closure with mop button (possibly not original) and 2 brass hooks and eyes; handsewn throughout.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1986.137 |
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| Accession Date: | 17 Mar 1986 |
Material
| Cotton/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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| Metal/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 1100mm | (centre back) |
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