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Shire of Toodyay > Records

MODESTY FRONT, LADIES

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1870

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Costume accessories

Overview

Modesty front ( bodice insert ) off white colour.
Broderie Anglais hand made neck edge.
Buckspoint lace, fine tucks to edges.

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Registration number

cwa-org-37-2003.32

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Themes

Material

Width

32 cm

Height or length

34 cm

Contextual Information

Broderie Anglaise (French 'English Embroidery') is a whitework needlework technique incorporating features of embroidery, cutwork and needle lace that arose in England in the 19th century. Broderie Anglaise is characterized by patterns composed of small holes or eyelets bound with overcast or buttonhole stitches. Later Broderie Anglaise also featured small patterns worked in satin stitch.

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Shire of Toodyay

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