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Gown

1903-1905 (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This refined day gown probably formed part of a springtime wardrobe. Its light colour and delicate style reflect summer fashions while the warm wool would protect against chilly weather. Woollen cloth was a fashionable material during this period, especially when combined with ornate trimmings such as hand-made lace, crocheted decoration and luxurious velvet. This example is decorated at the bodice, sleeves, and lower skirt with closely spaced cutwork edged with a fine silk cord.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Dress
  • Lining
Materials and techniques
Woollen face cloth, trimmed with velvet, silk, handmade lace, embroidered cutwork, lined
Brief description
Day gown of woollen cloth, velvet, lace and embroidered cutwork, possibly made in England or France, 1903-1905
Physical description
Day gown of creamy white fine woollen cloth. Moulded by rows of top-stitched pleats from elbow to cuff on this full and lavish sleeve. Woollen face cloth, trimmed with velvet, handmade lace and cutwork embroidery.
Dimensions
  • Length: 65in
Credit line
Given by Lady Hoyer Millar
Object history
This refined day gown was probably made for spring-time wear when the warm wool would protect against chilly weather.
Summary
This refined day gown probably formed part of a springtime wardrobe. Its light colour and delicate style reflect summer fashions while the warm wool would protect against chilly weather. Woollen cloth was a fashionable material during this period, especially when combined with ornate trimmings such as hand-made lace, crocheted decoration and luxurious velvet. This example is decorated at the bodice, sleeves, and lower skirt with closely spaced cutwork edged with a fine silk cord.
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.175-1961

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Record createdDecember 15, 1999
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