Ball Gown
1815 (made)
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This pink dream of a dress epitomises romantic styles in fashion. It is made of patterned silk gauze with an all-over design of pink dots and would have been worn over a white or a coloured silk satin slip. The puffed sleeves resemble flower cups with their layered pink and gauze petals on a foundation of cream net edged with blonde lace, and a broad band of pink silk satin edged with rouleaux near the lower hem helps the skirt fall into a soft trapezoid shape. The dress has an incredibly short bodice, only five centimetres deep, which could barely have covered the wearer's bosom.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk gauze and silk satin |
| Brief description | Ball dress made of patterned silk gauze showing pink dots with flower cups sleeves. |
| Physical description | Ball dress made of patterned silk gauze with an all-over design of pink dots. A broad band of pink silk satin edged with rouleaux near the lower hem. Puffed sleeves resemble flower cups with layered pink and gauze petals on a foundation of cream net edged with blonde lace. Fastens at the back of bodice with drawstrings at neck and high waist. Incredibly short bodice. Silk underdress is a replica. |
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| Summary | This pink dream of a dress epitomises romantic styles in fashion. It is made of patterned silk gauze with an all-over design of pink dots and would have been worn over a white or a coloured silk satin slip. The puffed sleeves resemble flower cups with their layered pink and gauze petals on a foundation of cream net edged with blonde lace, and a broad band of pink silk satin edged with rouleaux near the lower hem helps the skirt fall into a soft trapezoid shape. The dress has an incredibly short bodice, only five centimetres deep, which could barely have covered the wearer's bosom. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.3-1952 |
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| Record created | July 29, 2005 |
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