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Unknown Maker
Wedding Dress Wedding Dress
1876 1876

This vibrant chestnut basqued bodice and bustled skirt presents a wonderful play between the feminine romance of the 18th century polonaise and the masculine military details – the applied turned back cuffs, open back vents and large buttons with decorative buttonhole loops. This is enhanced with tone-on-tone colouring and textural contrasts which bring light and movement to the garment.

Artist Artiste
Unknown Maker
Title Titre
Wedding Dress Wedding Dress
Date Date
1876 1876
Category Collection
Costume Costume
Medium Technique d’expression
silk taffeta, satin silk taffeta, satin
Dimensions Dimensions
35 cm x 34.6 cm (dress height / width); 50.4 cm (dress sleeve length); 103.4 cm x 62.5 cm (skirt height x width); 38 cm (vestee height)
Credit Line Mention de source
Gift to Queen`s Drama Club from an unknown donor, before 1948 Gift to Queen`s Drama Club from an unknown donor, before 1948
Accession Number Numéro d'acquisition
C48-471.1a-c

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