Dress
1810-15 (made)
Muslin embroidered with cotton thread repeating scroll and stylised flower motif. Long sleeves, bodice gathered from soulders to centre front. Gathers controlled with four bands of piped fabric over top of shoulders. Raised waistline at bust, almost at natural waist CB skirt with slight train. Fastens with one dorset button at centre back and one modern button at wiast. Embroidery at hem, sleeve cuffs and diagonal bands from top skirt to each side.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Probably Indian muslin and embroidery probably worked in India. Consevation linings. |
| Brief description | Full length dress with long sleeves. Muslin embroidered with cotton thread repeating scroll of stylised flower motif 1810-15 |
| Physical description | Muslin embroidered with cotton thread repeating scroll and stylised flower motif. Long sleeves, bodice gathered from soulders to centre front. Gathers controlled with four bands of piped fabric over top of shoulders. Raised waistline at bust, almost at natural waist CB skirt with slight train. Fastens with one dorset button at centre back and one modern button at wiast. Embroidery at hem, sleeve cuffs and diagonal bands from top skirt to each side. |
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| Credit line | Given by Messrs Harrods Ltd. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.787-1913 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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