Gown bodice
Category
Costume
Date
1850
Materials
Cotton, Shot silk
Measurements
400 mm (Length)660 mm (W)960 mm (W)470 mm (Length)
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Killerton, Devon
NT 1367055.2
Summary
Gown bodice - Shot silk, blue and gold with a red stripe. Bodice, broad shoulders, piped narrow armholes. Bell shaped 3/4 length sleeves with zig zag trim. Waist stay, cotton lined. Centre front waist is gathered to give a smock effect. Centre front panel of blue and black shot silk. Back has blue silk covered buttons - 13. It seems as if it has been altered, the centre back opening being sewn up and the blue / black panel inserted centre front. A well worn and much mended dress. 1850 (circa)