Womens day outfit
Object No. 86/237
This is a crinoline gown dating from 1865. It is finished in silk and silk trim and has cotton and silk lining. During the 1860s skirts grew in circumference, and were supported by the cage crinoline. The resulting silhouette emphasised the wearer's tiny waist and drooping shoulder line. In 1856 the Englishman, William Henry Perkins, invented a synthetic aniline purple dye which became very fashionable. Soon other bright colours were developed. With the large expanse of fabric in a women's outfit at this time, the fashion was extremely eye-catching.
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Summary
Object Statement
Day outfit, womens, comprising bodice, skirt, belt and collar, cotton / silk / metal, maker unknown, place of production unknown, c. 1865
Physical Description
Women's day dress featuring a bodice of electric blue taffeta, lined with cream cotton. Front hook and eye fastening with white silk buttons on right. Dark blue velvet band with white fringing applied across back and front and over shoulders. Sleeve trimmed velvet and braid at cuffs W 425, L 370. Skirt with matching silk lined white cotton. Front flat with 3 pleats facing out each side, 3 pleats facing out at back, with centre back cartrige pleated. Off-centre back hook fastening. Hem Trained at back, blue velvet edging L 1470 A belt of matching silk edged blue velvet and white braid, 2 hook and eye fasteners, modern press stud fastening, lined white cotton W 60 L 717 A white tape lace collar, U-shaped, motifs with needle weave fillings. W 400, D 180 All machine sewn, hand finished. Bodice boned
DIMENSIONS
Height
400 mm
Diameter
650 mm
SOURCE
Credit Line
Purchased 1986
Acquisition Date
25 February 1986
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