Day dress
(c. 1870)
Medium
cotton (gauze), silk (satin), silk (braid), cotton (lace)
Measurements
(a) 39.5 cm (centre back) 45.0 cm (sleeve length) (bodice)
(b) 93.0 cm (centre back) 31.0 cm (waist, flat) (overskirt)
(c) 144.5 cm (centre back) 31.0 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
(d) 35.0 × 64.5 cm (belt)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Miss M. Bostock, 1963
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
(England)
Inscription
none
Accession Number
519.a-d-D5
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Physical description
Green and white striped, fitted bodice, V neck, long sleeves trimmed with flounce edged in lace, green buttons. Tie back. Two tiered striped skirt, green braid and lace trim, skirt extends to train. Consists of four pieces.