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Dress
Dress, originally a sack back dress of the 1760s, re-made into fancy dress with train and machine lace trim at neckline, possibly during the 19th century. Later adapted again, with the insertion of a zip fastener. The original fabric is of French silk brocade with a grey ground and overall brocaded pattern of flowers and scrolling leaves in silver grey, red and yellow.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F98.35
Creation/Production
unknown
Date: 1760
Acquisition
Donation, 17/8/1998
Measurements
Length
(cm): 160
Material
brocade (silk)
cotton (fabric)
metal
Location
In store
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