Dress
Category
Costume
Date
1770
Materials
Calamanco, Linen, Silk
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Killerton, Devon
NT 1365653.1
Summary
Part of a dress and petticoat; Dress - Natural linen embroidered all over with many coloured flowers in fine wool thread. Flowers include carnation, rose, hearts-ease, strawberry etc. Bodice pointed back and front with a deep squarish neck with narrow linen tape drawstring. Elbow length sleeves. Full skirt, open at front and closely pleated on to sides and back of bodice. 1770 (circa)