Object Number: TB3505.1

Collection: Social History

Object Name: Dress

Description: White taffeta ball gown with tulle overlay on skirt. The dress is quite worn at the bottom (around hem of skirt). The skirt of the dress is longer at the back than it is at the front. The bodice is doubled up - the boned bodice hidden but overlapping material the front. It is Waisted, sleeveless and had two folding darts from the bust to under each arm. The bodice has a 'wrap around' design, with pointed edges to the top of each cup. The back of the bodice has a folded edge and a centre back white metal zip (380mm in length). The zip has a hook and eye clasp above it for fastening the dress. The tulle layer of the skirt is gathered at the waist with a slit made in it at the back for access to the dress's zip. See also underskirt (TB3505.2) and sash (TB3505.3)