Day Dress Set, 1850

Period: 1850
Description: a: bodice; pink and blue floral pattern; white gauze background; boned; cotton lining; hooks at centre front; smocking at centre front waist; jewel neck; buttons down centre front; crochet covered buttons; pagoda sleeves; b: skirt; same fabric; very full; gathered waistband; cotton waistband; hook closure; c: same fabric; triangle shawl; gold fringe at edges.
Condition: a-c: pattern is fading. Skirt was washed at some point - colour is lighter, faint smell of detergent. Small rust spots on all items.
Accession Number: 1993.1.21a-c
Location: Box #24
Donor: 1993, Helene von Rosenstiel