Dress
early 20th century
18th century style panniered dress of ivory floral brocade woven in daffodil pattern; the short sleeves are trimmed with a frill of ivory net. The front bodice and sleeves are trimmed with black velvet and silver tissue bows. The skirt opening and hem are trimmed with pink swansdown.
Object details
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| Brief description | 18th century style panniered dress of ivory floral brocade worn in an unidentified production for the John Martin Harvey company, early 20th century |
| Physical description | 18th century style panniered dress of ivory floral brocade woven in daffodil pattern; the short sleeves are trimmed with a frill of ivory net. The front bodice and sleeves are trimmed with black velvet and silver tissue bows. The skirt opening and hem are trimmed with pink swansdown. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs P. Chapman |
| Object history | !8th century style panniered dress worn in an unidentified production with the John Martin Harvey company. Suggested identification of 'The Last Heir' by Muriel Martin Harvey - but the period would seem to be wrong. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.184-1985 |
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| Record created | June 16, 2004 |
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