DRESS, 1850s
H1986.223
Child's dress (to fit child about 5 yo) of white cotton pique printed with small black leafy sprigs; wide neckline with drawstring; 3 box pleats at front and back, trimmed at front with three white fabric buttons; short sleeves with inserted sleeve, gathered underneath, trimmed with white and olive embroidered braid and white fabric buttons and dangling 'acorns'; semi-circular patch pockets similarly trimmed on skirt over the 2 side pleats; back closure with three brass hooks and buttonholed eyes; handsewn throughout.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
Accession Number: | H1986.223 |
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Accession Date: | 14 Apr 1986 |
Acquisition Year: | 1986 |
Material
Cotton/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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Metal |
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Measurement
length | 620mm | centre back |
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