Day dress
(c. 1870)

(ENGLAND)

Medium: cotton (gauze), silk (satin), silk (braid), cotton (lace)
Measurements: (a) 39.5 cm (centre back) 45.0 cm (sleeve length) (bodice)
(b) 93.0 cm (centre back) 31.0 cm (waist, flat) (overskirt)
(c) 144.5 cm (centre back) 31.0 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
(d) 35.0 × 64.5 cm (belt)
Place/s of Execution: (England)
Inscription: none
Accession Number: 519.a-d-D5
Department: International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Miss M. Bostock, 1963
Reproduction requests
Gallery location: Not on display
Physical description: Green and white striped, fitted bodice, V neck, long sleeves trimmed with flounce edged in lace, green buttons. Tie back. Two tiered striped skirt, green braid and lace trim, skirt extends to train. Consists of four pieces.