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outfit, evening, woman's

human history
  • Description

    outfit, evening, woman's, dress, handbag and choker necklace, dress is Edwardian style in black machine embroidered velvet with duchess satin leg o' mutton sleeves gathered into shoulders and elbow area, broad slightly curved neckline cut to shoulder seams - straight cut at back with satin piping to edge, large duchesse satin bow with diamante band to centre at beginning of train at back, strap to underside of train to lift from floor, zipper to centre back and to inner wrists of sleeves, fully lined in silk/satin; handbag in matching embroidered velvet with gold metal clasp, opening and chain, opening engraved to inside, black satin interior; choker of diamantes to match bow on dress, plain black velvet ribbon ties

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  • Place
  • Accession Number
    2000.84.1
  • Accession Date
    28 Mar 2001
  • Department

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