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Women's Day Dress

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Women's Day Dress

Emerald green silk dress irregularly spotted with dark green watered spots, with inside back fitted with "patent Victoria lawn". The skirt can be lifted so that the lady can play croquet.

Place: England

Object Type: day dress

Period: Victoria

Broad Date: Late Victorian

Actual Date: c. 1867

Century: 19th century

Materials: Lawn, Silk

Museum Accession Number: 1972.92/CST.1.237