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Dress

1810s (made), 1780s (woven)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Dress made from cream and gold striped silk with pink and blue flower embroidery. Drawstring waist and neck.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
embroidered silk
Brief description
Dress, British, 1810s. Made from 1780s cream and gold striped silk.
Physical description
Dress made from cream and gold striped silk with pink and blue flower embroidery. Drawstring waist and neck.
Dimensions
  • Shoulder to hem length: 122cm
  • Sleeve length: 18cm
  • Waist width: 33cm
  • Hem width: 88cm
Credit line
Bequeathed by Harry Matthews.
Collection
Accession number
T.55-2015

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Record createdJune 25, 2015
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