Evening dress bodice
Category
Costume
Date
1900
Materials
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 18742
Summary
Lady's evening dress bodice, skirt and sash of fine eau-de-nil silk with cream appliqué sprays of leaves, and trimmed with ribbon lace, tulle, beaded fringe, diamante and simulated pearl drops. Believed by Christie's to be possibly French, possibly by Worth. Extremely fragile condition - no measurements taken to avoid further damage.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.