Dress
Category
Costume
Date
1850
Materials
Cotton, Metal, Net, Shot silk
Measurements
1460 mm (Length)590 mm (W)790 mm (W)680 mm (Length)
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Killerton, Devon
NT 1360689
Summary
Dress - Pink shot silk. Long bodice with pointed front. Fastens at back but front also open 5 in and fastens with hooks and eyes. Fullness on front bodice pleated from shoulder to centre waist. Frayed gathered trimming down centre front. Long sleeves flared at wrist trimmed with gathering and bands of frayed fabric. Scalloped edge with inner sleeve of net. Skirt very full and gauged into bodice. Lined with stiff corded cotton. 1850 (circa)