DRESS, Bodice and Skirt
H1986.151.a-b
Dress of black silk satin, composed of bodice and skirt:
[.a] Bodice: snug-fitting; high stand-up collar decorated with 3 rows of pin-tucks, trimmed with 2 bands of cream cotton Bucks-style lace; V- pointed waist at front and back; centre back marked by rows of tucking; full, puffed sleeves gathered at elbow into long, tight cuff trimmed with same lace; fichu-style arrangement of black embroidered net over shoulders, fastening at waist on both sides; lined with black cotton sateen, heavily boned with 11 bones; front closure with 13 hooks and eyes.
[.b] Skirt: gored; straight front, gathered at back for small bustle; left front placket closure with 6 hooks and eyes; lined with black cotton sateen; hem lined with wool band. Hand and machine-sewn.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1986.151.a-b |
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| Accession Date: | 26 Mar 1986 |
Material
| Cotton/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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| Silk/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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| Metal/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 420mm | Centre front |
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| length | 960mm | Centre front |
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