item details
NameChild's lace dress
ProductionUnknown; maker/artist; 1880 - 1920
Classificationdresses, lace
Techniqueslace making
DimensionsOverall: 480mm (height), 415mm (length)
Registration NumberGH018291
Credit lineGift of the Sellar family, 2015
Overview
This beautiful lace dress for a young child, is made entirely of mixed tape lace that has been died with tea or coffee. A variety of lace-making techniques were used to create the garment which would have been worn only on special occasions.