Object Number: 1999/132/017

Collection: British Empire & Commonwealth

Object Name: Outerwear

Description: White lawn cotton gown with a yoke bodice of decorated vertical bands. The neckline is trimmed with lace and there is a white ribbon threaded through eyelets in the neck band. The long skirt is gathered into the yoke and has a deep hem surmounted by two bands of three pin tucks. The sleeve is set-in with gathers and is gathered into a decorated band at the wrist which is trimed with lace. The back opening has ties at the neck and two pearl buttons with hand stitched button holes. There is a meal hook and worked loop in the skirt. Some damage to the lace. Neck to hem: 600mm chest: 400mm Underarm: 220mm Opening: 310mm