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Collections > Textiles > Women's Evening Dress

Women's Evening Dress

Evening dress of pale blue silk. The hem is padded with cotton wool, and this additional bulk encouraged the skirt to shorten and became more 'A' line in shape.
Size: Length at front: 115 cm.

Place: England

Object Type: dress

Period: George IV

Broad Date: Regency

Actual Date: c. 1825

Century: 19th century

Material: Silk

Museum Accession Number: 1983.30.3/CST.2.715