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NameAfternoon dress
Productioncirca 1850
1840s - 1850s
1840s - 1850s
Classificationdresses
Materialswool, silk, cotton
Materials SummaryWool, silk and cotton
Techniqueshand sewing
Dimensionscentre back: 1600mm (length)
Registration NumberPC001060
Credit lineGift of Mrs P Cousins & Mrs Newman, 1965
Overview
This one piece afternoon dress is made from a leno weave wool fabric, printed with a vibrant paisley design. The dress features fashionable pagoda sleeves and a flounced skirt, and is trimmed with green silk fringing.
Intriguingly, the cotton lining of the dress features front fastenings, while the dress itself fastens at the back. The lining suggests that originally the dress opened at the front for nursing, and was later stitched closed.
The dress is part of the Phyllis Cousins collection.
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