Overskirt

Two lace overskirts worn by Frances Nelson (Nisbet) at her wedding in 1787. Two layers of net with a hand worked pattern applied. Single motif in the field, decorated hems. Roughly gathered into a linen band.

Object Details

ID: TXT0310
Collection: Textiles
Type: Overskirt
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1787
People: Nelson, Frances Herbert
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 1130 x 1478 mm