DRESS, 1900 Bodice & Skirt
CH1970.882.a-b
Dress of pink silk pinstriped in black and white:
a) Bodice: close-fitting, 8 bones; wide neckline; unsewn darts give fullness under bosom; lined with white cotton; internal tape belt; long sleeves of ruched white silk, lined with white cotton; hook and eye closure at front.
b) Skirt: straight front; very full at back with "waterfall" train; back placket closure with pocket; lined with white cotton; ruffle of stiffened muslin trimmed with torchon lace tacked above inside hem; hem trimmed with 2 frills.
Worn with fichu and long sash.
Also two pairs of stockings, one pair brown one blue.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1970.882.a-b |
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| Accession Date: | 10 Nov 1970 |
| Credit: | Mr Stanway Tapp |
Material
| Silk/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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| Cotton/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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| Metal | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 360mm | Measured at back. |
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| length | 1050mm | Measured at front. |
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