Child's open robe
Category
Costume
Date
1775 - 1800
Materials
Brass, Cotton, Linen
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Snowshill Wade Costume Collection, Gloucestershire
NT 1350451
Summary
Child's open robe - An open robe made of cotton tabby Indian printed in shades of indigo and madder with a design of trails and sprays of various flowers and leaves. Unbleached linen lining on bodice and sleeves only. Four flat brass hooks and eyes down centre front of bodice and two stitched loops at back (possibly for sash). Cf. Nancy Bradfield 'Costume in Detail' Pg. 71 (child) Wade Catalogue number E.23 "Child's frock, cotton printed with floral design in reds and blues. Shows the thriftyness (sic) of the mother in skilful use of odd pieces. Held up to the light it will be found to be a kind of patchwork. 18th Century. May be Dutch early 19th" Brought from Mrs Solomon for £1.0.0
Provenance
Charles Paget Wade Collection, Snowshill Manor
References
Bradfield, 1968: Nancy Bradfield, Costume in Detail, 1730-1930, Harrop, London, 1968, pp.71-72