Doll's gown
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Silk, lace and nylon
Measurements
360 x 300 x 370 mm
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Hill Top, Cumbria
NT 642099
Summary
Blue plain weave silk doll's gown with bands of lace ornament and bunch of flowers at front of bodice. The doll is mounted on a mannequin which has a nylon net petticoat. The dress has been previously conserved, ruched nylon net has been placed over the back of the dress. Bunches of flowers have been re-applied over the net repair on the back of the dress. The lace on the bodice and down the sides of the dress has been encased in undyed net.