Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
2021.29.4Description
Part A) Dark grey and taupe silk bodice. Upright collar. Long sleeves with button-trimmed cuffs. Button closure down center front. Several buttons are missing. Collar, cuffs, front panels, and back tails are trimmed in corded silk. Bodice forms a V-shape at front waist and has pointed tails in back. Shiny lining. Twill tape attached at back. Many tears and holes.
Part B) Dark grey and taupe silk skirt. Black twill waistband. Brown band at waist. Front panel and back flounce are dark grey. Front panel is smocked, pleated, and has three pleated points at bottom. Shining lining. Green panels sewn inside, under an overskirt. Many tears and holes. Hem is very torn.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Museum of VancouverClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Clothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
MoireMaterial
SilkColor
Brown, GreyMade/Created
Date made
circa 1890 - 1899Time Period
19th CenturyPlace
Country
England, United KingdomRegion
Western EuropeContinent
EuropeDimensions
Dimension Notes
Bodice
Length: 57cm
Width (b): 37cm
Skirt
Length: 30cm
Width (w): 90cm
