Child's dress
Category
Costume
Date
1930 - 1940
Materials
Cotton crepe, smocking, drawn thread work embroidery, ribbon.
Measurements
500 x 600 mm
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 604121
Summary
A girl or boy's dress made from white cotton crepe. The long-sleeved dress has a gathered cuff trimmed with smocking in cream thread and a slim panel of drawn thread work; the Peter Pan style collar has a matching line of drawn thread work. The bib is gathered and smocked in cream thread, and the hem has three tucks. It is unlined and fastens centre back with eight cream ribbon ties, intact.
Provenance
Gift of Mrs Killen, Bangor