Gown
1903-1905 (designed)
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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
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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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. |
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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. |
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Accession number | CIRC.175-1961 |
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Record created | December 15, 1999 |
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