DRESS

H1988.657

Pinky-puce coloured satin. One piece dress. Short Magyar sleeves. Cross-over bodice with small revers. Long skirt cut on the cross. Opening on RH side at waist fastening with hooks and press studs. Made by a Bunbury dressmaker. The fabric was purchased in Colombo several years before being used. Belt: Gold thread ground with covering of gold thread "lace" embellished with numerous glass "diamonds" in various colours. Linen backing. Fastens with two hooks and eyes.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1988.657
Accession Date: 8 Nov 1988

Material

Silk/Textile0 - Whole

Measurement

length1500mm
width700mmwaist Dress
length680mm
width65mm

 

 

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