Summary
White cotton dress, probably Irish, early 1870s. Brought to Australia by Georgina Maude Logan (nee Copeland) - known as Maude - in 1894.
Physical Description
Hand-sewn, off-white cotton and lace dress with a gathered skirt. Embroidery and cutwork on the bodice and the lace trimmed cap sleeves taper towards the waist to form a collar at the back. The skirt has 3 mock layers, with a lace panel insert at its centre. The back of the skirt is longer than the front.
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Collecting Areas
Home & Community, Clothing & Textiles, Migration & Cultural Diversity, Public Life & Institutions, Childhood
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Eileen Stewardson (Family of), Oct 2004
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Acknowledgement
Donated by the family of Eileen Stewardson.
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Place & Date Made
Ireland, early 1870s
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