CHILD'S CAPE

1858
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Overview

Child's dress. Elaborate Broderie Anglaise
Cotton machine made broderie Anglaise trim, machine constructed.
Ribbon at the neck tied in a bow.
Has been mended.

Historical information

Made by Mrs. Nancy Green, the Doctors wife.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-37-2001.155
Item type
Material
Width
63 cm
Height or length
38.9998 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.

Year
Statement of significance

Historic:
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Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Shire of Toodyay

Shire of Toodyay

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