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DRESS: EDWARDIAN COSTUME, CREAM LACE
1901Subcollections
Overview
Edwardian style dress. Bodice and sleeves of tucked silk net. Wide lace at upper bodices fuses to a boned fitting neckline.Two panels of lace come down from this in a V-shape to the waist with a small tucked net panel between, trimmed with 12 burgundy buttons. Skirt net is tucked to hip level and has two panels of lace on each side of skirt front to hip level. Sleeves are 3/4 length, ending in a band of lace and frilled net trim. A frill of net also outlines the V-panel on the bodice. The entire dress is lined in silk.
Historical information
This dress was donated by Ms Russell, whose mother, as Miss Mary Gibbings, wore it for the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York in 1901.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-43-1986.25
Item type
Textiles
Year
Statement of significance
Fashion history. Example of dress made in Edwardian style.
Last modified
Monday, 19 October, 2026
Completeness
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