About this object
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ID:
38.295
Production date:
1878-1882
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Location:
In Store
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In the late 19th century, some women rejected mainstream fashion. This figure hugging, princess line dress incorporates many features which dress reformers and feminists campaigned against on the grounds of health, safety and practicality. Its weight (about 2.5 kg), heavily boned bodice, sweeping train and internal construction of carefully placed tape ties to adjust the fullness of the skirt constricted the body and hampered movement. < ...Read more
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Measurements
L (centre front) 1220 mm; L (centre back including train) 2180 mm; CM (bust) 804 mm; CM (waist) 700 mm; L (sleeve) 415 mm; CM (hem) 3930 mm
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Materials
silk; cotton; linen
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Last Updated
2024-03-14
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