DRESS, early 1890s (Bodice & Skirt)
CH1970.491.a-b
Bodice and skirt of grey figured silk:
(a) Bodice: wide, low neckline trimmed with frill of net and band of machine lace; tucked, gathered front, attached to body-fitting lining of cream cotton sateen, boned at seams, watch pocket above left breast; round waist with hooks for skirt at front and back and fabric loop to connect with internal elastic (?); long sleeves with self frills over wrist.
(b) Skirt: 9 gores, flat at front, very full at back; placket opening at left front; lined with stiffened brown cotton; elastic ties inside back to keep fullness in place; belt of same fabric.
Dress is described on earlier label as a wedding outfit; no other details.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1970.491.a-b |
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| Accession Date: | 1 Jan 1970 |
| Credit: | Misses I & O Jones |
Material
| Cotton/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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| Metal | 0 - Whole |
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| Silk/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 310mm | Measured at back. |
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| length | 960mm | Measured at front. |
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