About this object
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ID:
42.26a
Production date:
1911
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Location:
In Store
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This dress was worn by Lady Benson at the Delhi Durbar. The dress has a separate bodice and skirt. The front panel of the skirt and band of the bodice are embroidered with a design from the carving on the Red Stone Palace built for Mariam Bibi. The bodice is decorated with lace made by Indian women taught by Christian missionaries. < ...Read more
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Measurements
C 850 mm (bust/chest); C 690 mm (waist)
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Materials
satin; cotton; lace
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Last Updated
2024-03-14
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