Doll's long robe
Category
Dolls' accessories
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cotton
Measurements
660 mm (length)
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 659037
Summary
A crudely made long cream coloured doll's robe made of cotton with horizontal bands of broderie anglaise. The bodice and skirt are in one with the waist demarkated by gathering of the material into a small bands at the back and the front. Attatched to either ends of these bands are pieces of pale mauve ribbon which may be tied at the sides. There is a frill of broderie anglaise at the neck, which closes at the back with a loop and a pearl button. The sleeves are made of similar material to the dress.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by D. E. Embrey in October 1980.