Walking Dress, 1880s

Period: 1880s
Description: a: fitted beige brushed cotton bodice, high brown velvet collar, underlay of brown velvet centre front from collar to waist, hook fastening, button closure at centre front, small peplum, long fitted sleeves, brown velvet band around cuff; b: beige brushed cotton skirt, swagged front, extensive pleating in back; beige cotton lining, button closure at back of waistband
Condition: a: wear and holes under arms, wear at hem, stains at left front; b: small stains at hem, waistband fragile
Accession Number: 2019.5.1a-b
Location: Box #50
Donor: "Period dress donated by Jean Dexter/it belonged to Letitia Dexter/a milliner who lived in Liverpool, N.S."