Not currently on display at the V&A

Fashion Drawing

ca. 1900 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pencil drawing of a travelling gown on Jays Ltd. headed tracing paper, with fabric samples of wool and velvet attached with a pin.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Pencil sketch on tracing paper, wool and velvet
Brief description
Fashion drawing of travelling gown with attached fabric samples, made by Jays Ltd., London, ca. 1900
Physical description
Pencil drawing of a travelling gown on Jays Ltd. headed tracing paper, with fabric samples of wool and velvet attached with a pin.
Marks and inscriptions
'Miss Skinner's travelling gown Bolero skirt in pale blue friese reverse collar and cuffs faced pale blue velvet and a lovely design of blue and white Embroidery' (Pencil inscription describing the dress )
Credit line
Given by Mr E. T. Foster
Production
dress designed for Alice Skinner
Collection
Accession number
T.362-1977

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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