Ladies evening dress. See 565893.2 for jacket.
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Silk/cotton mix
Measurements
1500 mm (Length)900 mm (W)
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The Argory, County Armagh
NT 565893
Summary
Skirt: front cream silk cotton mix, silk warp/cotton weft with applique lace. Silk ribbon flowers and beading on cream chiffon overlay. appliqued pink lace at front underbust. Cream silk/cotton mix pleated sash over join of bodice/skirt. Stitched bow at centre back, weighted back "apron" loosely pleated and attached about knee level, then falling to the floor. At back a slight train with central motif covered by sash. Hook and eye fastening on silk/cotton lining and on overlay. Bodice: Front cream silk/cotton mix under pink chiffon overlay with same appliqued decoration as on skirt. Sleeves: Pink lace over pink chiffon over cream chiffon lining.