Tea gown
Category
Costume
Date
1890 - 1900
Materials
Lace, Velvet
Collection
Arlington Court, Devon
NT 987707
Summary
Teagown of royal blue velvet, the front panelled in ruched machine lace, the back en princesse. The neckline has a stand up collar and the sleeves are gathered at the shoulder, the cuffs having lace trimming. The skirt is trained and tied back.
Provenance
Worn by Mrs Gerard Chichester, Wife of Step Brother to Miss Rosalie Chichester and Sister in Law to Charles Chichester. Died circa 1932, buried at Shirwell. Dress donated by the wearers daughter, Miss Chichester