BOY'S DRESS
H1986.194
Young boy's (about 2 years old) dress, composed of white cotton cambri bodice attached to skirt of heavy broderie anglaise; small square neck trimmed with narrow band of torchon lace; short sleeves cut as one with bodice, also trimmed with lace; dropped waist gathered to band of slotted white-work; skirt gathered to same band; skirt densely embroidered with large cone motifs, deepl scalloped hem. Hand embroidered, but constructed with chain stitch machine. Requires to be worn over drawers and/or under- skirt.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1986.194 |
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| Accession Date: | 4 Apr 1986 |
Material
| Cotton/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 430mm | (centre back) |
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