Muslin with Ayrshire whitework embroidery forming stomacher panel on bodice and a widening panel from waist to hem, both framed by applied bands of similar embroidery. Whitework also on sleeves, hem, neck edge, back and waist seams. Neck trimmed with narrow bobbin lace. Cotton drawstrings at neck and waist; two buttonholes and two pearl buttons at bodice back. Embroidery consists of trailing flowers and foliage, sprigs and spots in satin and stem stitch and pulled thread work.
Given by Miss Diana Hunter
Length: 43 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1984-04-30) by Hunter, Diana, Miss
19th Century, Mid#
Circa
1825
CE
-
Circa
1874
CE
Drawstrings
composed of
cotton
Buttons
composed of
pearl
Neck Trimming
composed of
bobbin lace
Skirt
Length 37.5 in
Accession number: T.7-1984
Primary reference Number: 198785
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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