DRESS, child's, 1880's
CH1982.137
Pale blue dress with cuirasse style bodice (dropped waistline), short puff sleeves, with tight lining. High neckline. Full bodice shirred into neckline, gathered into waist. Back fastening with mother-of-pearl buttons and hook at top. Neck and sleeves trimmed with white cotton machine-made lace. Skirt gathered onto waistband. Two pleated flounces. Wide band at waist. Machine sewn.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1982.137 |
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| Accession Date: | 11 Jun 1982 |
Material
| Cotton/Textile | cotton, mother-of-pearl, brass hook |
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| Pearl/Shell |
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| Brass/Metal |
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Measurement
| length | 260mm | - bodice |
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| length | 210mm | - skirt |
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| width | 680mm | - waist |
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