DRESS, black swan

H1999.70.1-2

(.1) Child's yellow satin dress, mid waisted. Has six large black velvet swans with red sequin eye stitched around lower part of skirt. Waist has thin yellow "rope" stiched around it, with a yellow satin drawstring bag on rop attached to waist. Sleeves are short, and puffed at shoulders. Neckline round, sleeves and neckline trimmed with white lace with yellow ribbon threaded through lace on neckline. Neckline also trimmed with spiral gold brocade. Bodice and skirt slightly gathered. Back has metal hooks, cotton eyes.

(.2) Hat, consisting of yellow satin head band, and thick gold thread loosely meshed together to form the crown of the hat.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

Swan Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1999.70.1-2
Accession Date: 11 Oct 2002
Acquisition Year: 1997
Credit: WA Museum Collection

Material

Satin/Textile

satin, lace, cotton, velvet, metal, sequins

0 - Whole
Lace/Textile0 - Whole
Cotton/Textile0 - Whole
Velvet/Textile0 - Whole
Sequin/Synthetic/Polymer0 - Whole
Metal/Metal1 - dress

Measurement

width410mmshoulders
length570mm
width230mm
height75mm

 


 

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