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ensemble, bridesmaid's

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  • Description

    bridesmaid's outfit: dress, petticoat, gloves and silver shoes

    .1 Yellow, nylon with satin horizontal stripe, drop waist, full length, sleeveless, wide V necked with double layered wrap apround shawl collar, side fastening with 3 domes and 2 metal hooks and hand made eyes.Fr ont and back similar. Inside seams pinked but not zig zagged.Armholes bound.

    .2 Taffetta, drop waisted, V necked with 1/4 circle skirt. Side fastening with 3 domes and 1 hook and handmade eye. Armhole and neck edges are turned under and zig zagged. Centre front panel has patch over tear which has been zig zagged.

    .3, .4 Lozenge shaped decorative panels, function unknown.Made from same fabric as petticoat (underside) and dress ( upper side).Gathered ruffle along each side.

    .5 Pair of pale yellow, mesh 3/4 length mittens ( no fingers) Made of synthetic fibre. Maker's label All rayon, made in England

    .6 Remnant of yellow nylon and satin stripe dress material, small

    .7 Remnant of lining fabric, mildewed.

    .8-9 Pair of silver strappy sandals, low heel, "Hollywood" brand.

  • Place
  • Accession Number
    2007.104.3
  • Accession Date
    30 Oct 2007
  • Department
ensemble, bridesmaid's

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