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: 1999/132/011

: British Empire & Commonwealth

: Outerwear

: Cream silk shantung dress with a round lace trimmed neck. The front has a broad band of cream smocking. Back has two panels of smocking.The hem is finished on the outside with feather stitch. Back opening has ribbon ties at the neckline and five pairs of pearl buttons with worked button loops from one of each pair to secure the other. The sleeve is gathered in to the bodice. At the wrist is a band of cream smocking. The dress is hand stitched throughout. Lots of repairs especially under the arms.

: British Empire & Commonwealth Museum Collection

: Transferred from the British Empire and Commonwealth Museum, 2012