HABIT SHIRT

CH1978.176

False front, habit-shirt or tucker. Black. Set on band of ribbed silk. Rows of gathering in ribbed silk. Hand gathered. Seams machine sewn. Fastens with hook behind neck. Cotton backing. Taffeta (?) surround possibly added later.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1978.176
Accession Date: 27 Apr 1978
Credit: Mrs Hammersley (National Trust)

Material

Silk/Textile0 - Whole
Cotton/Textile0 - Whole

Measurement

length265mmNeck to end.

 

 

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