Afternoon dress
Category
Costume
Date
1870
Materials
Glazed cotton, Silk
Measurements
1670 mm (Length)770 mm (W)850 mm (W)530 mm (Length)
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Killerton, Devon
NT 1360537
Summary
Afternoon dress - Princess line, brown silk dress with train and tie back which is formed by inserted puffs of fabric. Tie back skirt and bodice are formed of gores cut in one long piece. Buttons down front to below hips, bow below fastening. Trimmed around bottom with knife pleated flounces. Long sleeve and high neck. Trained skirt lined with glazed cotton, watch pocket. Bows, pleats, cuffs, centre back panel of darker silk 'en camien'. 1870 (circa)