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Women's Dress

Dress of buff-coloured alpaca, trimmed with blue satin, 1870.
Alpaca was often listed as a suitable fabric for seaside dress, suitable for cooler days. The skirt is set without pleats at the front, so the fullness of the skirt sweeps towards the back. The belt, with a frilled basque and bow draws emphasis to the new bustle shape.

School: English

Place: England

Object Type: dress

Period: Victoria

Actual Date: 1870

Century: 19th century

Materials: Alpaca Wool, Satin

Museum Accession Number: 1967.354/CST.1356