item details
NameChild's lace dress
ProductionUnknown; 1880 - 1920
Classificationdresses, lace
Techniqueslace making
DimensionsOverall: 450mm (height), 440mm (length)
Registration NumberGH018292
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.