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Shire of Toodyay > Records

CROCHET LACE MODESTY VEST

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Overview

Cream coloured camisole top, yoke and sleeves are crochet in a lace design with linear panels separating open design on either side of more solid area resembling pineapples.
The neckline is square and wide the sleeves and yoke are joined to a short slightly gathered lawn opening at the front and fastened with press studs and one concealed fabric covered metal button.
Three rows of pintucks either side of front opening, and also down centre back.
Machine and hand sewn.

Historical information

Cotton modesty top. The short sleeves and all around the top is made up of machine made strips of lace crocheted together.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-37-2005.32

Item type

Material

Cotton (Textile)

Width

360 mm

Height or length

650 mm

Themes

Statement of significance

Condition: White cotton modesty top. The short sleeves and all around the top is made up of machine made strips of lace crocheted together.

Shire of Toodyay

Shire of Toodyay

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