Afternoon dress
(c. 1910)
Medium
silk, cotton, metal
Measurements
171.0 cm (centre back) 31.0 cm (waist, flat)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Schofield Collection. Purchased with the assistance of a special grant from the Government of Victoria, 1974
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Adelaide, South Australia
Inscription
label, inside bodice, woven in white on black: JAMES MARSHALL & CO / RUNDLE ST / ADELAIDE
Accession Number
D216-1974
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Physical description
Black taffeta afternoon dress comprising boned bodice with a high collar trimmed with white lace fastening down centre front with metal hooks and loops. The shoulders are decorated with appliqué work of machine-embroidered flowers whilst the centre front is decorated with bows. The long double sleeves each feature fine pin-tucks and 12 covered silk buttons on the outer edges. The straight skirt has a slight train and a sash tie around waist with a central round ornament covered with silk.