Dress

Red gauze ground with narrow stripes in green, white and yellow; skirt falls in a series of flounces, each edged with green braid. Plain bodice with a boat-shaped neckline, short sleeves edged with green braid and white lace. Mock shawl collar. The dress fastens down the back with a series of hooks and handmade eyes, stitched on to a red silk ribbon binding.

Object Details

ID: TXT0326
Collection: Textiles
Type: Dress
Display location: Not on display
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 1222 x 546 mm