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Day Dress

1820-1825 (made)

Fastens with 6 silk covered buttons at back of bodice. Tight pleating opening up into a slightly full skirt below. Sleeves slightly puffed at shoulder, shoulders sloping.


Object details

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Object type
Brief description
Day dress, 1820-25, full length with full length sleeves and high neck. Blue silk, with band of padding on the hem. Self fabric, silk fringing.
Physical description
Fastens with 6 silk covered buttons at back of bodice. Tight pleating opening up into a slightly full skirt below. Sleeves slightly puffed at shoulder, shoulders sloping.
Dimensions
  • Bust to hem length: 101cm
  • Bust circumference: 64cm
Credit line
Given by Messrs Harrods Ltd.
Collection
Accession number
T.682-1913

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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