Gown

Production date
Circa 1910
 Description
A silk chiffon gown with a strip of satin fabric on the right-hand shoulder that falls down past the waist to the skirt. There is a satin waistband with a flower that the strip of satin crosses with. There is another satin band further down the garment in the middle of the skirt. On top of the band there are applied floral lace pieces. The sleeves are made of chiffon that is pleated and there is a braid trim decoration found throughout the garment. There is a hook and eye at the centre-back along with a bow.
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Object detail

Production date
Circa 1910
Production period
Edwardian (VII)
Classification
Clothing - Outerwear/Clothing/Personal Artifacts
Credit line
The elaborate design suggests the gown may have been used for a wedding.
Accession number
A81.627
Collection type
Womenswear
Textiles
Social History
Material
Chiffon
Fabric
Satin

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