Day dress
(c. 1865)
Medium
silk, cotton (lace)
Measurements
(a) 59.0 cm (centre back) 55.0 cm (sleeve length) (bodice)
(b) 125.0 cm (centre back) 30.0 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
(c) 5.0 × 74.5 cm (belt)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Lady Nicholson and her daughter, 1951
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
(England)
Accession Number
1069.a-c-D4
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Physical description
Bright blue with narrow grey stripe taffeta dress, trimmed with lace (handmade), two-piece with belt. Machine made dress.
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