Not on display

Evening Dress

1806-1808 (made)

Dress of silk chiffon embroidered with pansies? in cheniille thread in shades of pink, purple and green. Cut with high waist, square neckline. Fastening centre back with one existing drawstring. Embroidered at neckline, sleeve edges, centre front from bust to hem and a border around the hem.

Object details

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Object type
Brief description
1806-08, English or French; Cream crepe, embroidered chenille, floral motifs
Physical description
Dress of silk chiffon embroidered with pansies? in cheniille thread in shades of pink, purple and green. Cut with high waist, square neckline. Fastening centre back with one existing drawstring. Embroidered at neckline, sleeve edges, centre front from bust to hem and a border around the hem.
Dimensions
  • Bust circumference: 81cm
  • Length from underbust seam to hem length: 107cm
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.22-1930

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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