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DRESS WEDDING

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1914 - 1918

Overview

White straight embroidered cotton lace, rose pattern. Factory made, a combination of styles.No sleeves, round neck, scalloped voile edging at bottom. Lace inset at waist. Embroidered voile above and below waist. Repaired in front and back above and below waist.

Historical information

Item donated by Mrs D Keen.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-AK1976.176

Item type

Costumes

Material

Lace

Width

1000 mm

Depth

660 mm

Keywords

KEEN D Mrs

Year

1914 - 1918

Statement of significance

This item is an example of wedding clothing worn during the 1900's, this piece is an example of a hand-made overlay that was commonly worn over a slip dress, as was popular at the time.

Last modified

Saturday, 13 July, 2024

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