SILK DRESS

CH1970.936

Brown silk gown with lace collar.
Trained, pleated frill around hem also tabs and ribbons, front of skirt gathered horizontally. Bodice incorporated at back, opens at centre front. Tassled trim around bottom edges of bodice. 3/4 sleeves with gathered satin trim as cuff. Braid down fronts, at back and on cuffs. 13 buttons down pleated centre front, hooks and eyelets behind. Round, high neck.
(Supposed to have lace collar, but not with dress.)

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1970.936
Accession Date: 10 Nov 1970
Credit: Mrs AG Pearse

Material

Silk/Textile0 - Whole

Measurement

length1820mm
length620mm

 

 

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