Dress Fabric
1870s (Made)
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These lengths of fabric were worn during the 1870s by H. D. Noel Paterson, probably as a set of braces. Paterson was raised in Scotland and grew up to become vicar of a number of different churches, and the outfit was passed down the family.
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Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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Brief description | Four lengths of child's dress fabric, possibly used to make braces, made in Britain in the 1870s |
Credit line | Given by Hilary Samson-Barry |
Object history | This outfit was worn by the donor's Great-Grandfather, Canon H. D. Noel Paterson in the 1870s for church, and has been passed down throughout the family. It was also worn by the donor's Mother during the 1940s. |
Summary | These lengths of fabric were worn during the 1870s by H. D. Noel Paterson, probably as a set of braces. Paterson was raised in Scotland and grew up to become vicar of a number of different churches, and the outfit was passed down the family. |
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Accession number | B.236:1 to 4-2012 |
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Record created | May 20, 2013 |
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