Untitled
Madame Cronin, Maison Francaise, Dublin
Category
Costume
Date
1887
Materials
Book muslin, Lace, Satin, Silk
Place of origin
Dublin
Collection
Killerton, Devon
NT 1363980.2
Summary
Part of a two piece ball gown of pink silk. Skirt; Pink corded silk and matching satin; asymetrical swathed front with vertically-pleated panel to left; padded pleating to fit over bustle at back; trained back panel lined book muslin and torchon lace. Made by 'Mrs Cronin, Maison Francaise, Dublin'. 1887 (circa)
Provenance
worn by donor's maternal grandmother in Ireland, probably part of trousseau - married 1887 died in childbirth 1888.
Marks and inscriptions
Mrs Cronin, Maison Francaise, Dublin
Makers and roles
Madame Cronin, Maison Francaise, Dublin, maker