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Baby's robe: T.4-1944

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

White cambric, worked with white cotton in buttonhole, eyelet holes and French knots. "Madeira work". Skirt, wide border with scallopped edge, repeating pattern of circles and lozenges; front panel, three horizontal bands of same pattern with 2" border. Bodice, motif on front; neck edged with machine made lace. Sleeves, 1" scallopped edging with eyelet holes.

Legal notes

Given by Mrs. A.P. Dixon

Measurements and weight

Length: 44 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1944-06) by Dixon, A. P., Mrs

Dating

19th Century, Mid#
Circa 1825 CE - Circa 1874 CE

School or Style

English

Components of the work

Bodice Length 6.25 in
Waist Width 10 in
Shoulder/sleeve Width 20.5 in
Skirt Width 42 in

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.4-1944
Primary reference Number: 198783
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 10 April 2014 Updated: Tuesday 17 October 2017 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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