E.1954.10.a_05
Type
dress
Date
circa 1837
Materials
wool, linen, hand-stitched
Description
Detail of woman’s dress in cream delaine wool printed with stylised sprigs and berries in red, dark red, orange and green. Wide neckline with pleated fichu-style collar. Fitted bodice fastening centre back with hooks and eyes. Full-length sleeves with three ruched rows around upper arm, full cut lower arm gathered into wrist with cuff. V-shaped boned waistline. Full-length skirt lined with silesia.
Category
DRESS
Measurements
bust: 910 mm; footprint: 800 mm x 800 mm; shoulder to hem: 1350 mm; waist: 660 mm