Wedding dress
(c. 1872)
Medium
silk
Measurements
(a) 34.0 cm (centre back) 44.0 cm (sleeve length) (bodice and fichu)
(b) 86.5 cm (centre back) 30.0 cm (waist, flat) (overskirt)
(c) 136.0 cm (centre back) 29.0 cm (waist, flat) (underskirt)
(d) 39.0 × 69.7 cm (belt)
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
(England)
Accession Number
D158.a-d-1974
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Physical description
Ivory silk organza wedding dress of skirt, overskirt, bodice, fichu and belt. White organdie is trimmed with pleated details at edges and white satin.