Child's Dress - Thomas Family

DESCRIPTION

TitleChild's Dress - Thomas FamilyObject TypeTextileClothingDatec.1896DescriptionThis silk dress handmade by Mary Thomas (nee James) for one of her children.
Provenance and SignifcanceMary and Henry Thomas lived and farmed at 'Clover Hill', Macquarie Pass. Their property was later purchased by Benjamin Horace Turner.DonorThomas, Bailey|Whatman, Joyce

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialThis dress is made of ivory coloured silk fabric. It is high waisted design with pin-tucked embellishment and lace edging. This dress has been constructed by hand.

The dress has a plain circular collar with straight short sleeves with lace decoration at the base of the sleeves. At the base of the dress there is a pin-tucked design followed by a lace insert, more pin-tucked decoration and a lace fringe.

There are three press studs on the back of the dress.Dimensions55Lcm x 40Wcm

CLASSIFICATION

PrimaryCostumeSecondaryChildren's

CONNECTIONS

CollectionObjects'Clover Hill' - Feature CollectionFamilyThomasJamesPersonThomas, HenryPlaceClover Hill

LOCATION

Item LocationOn Exhibition

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Child's Dress - Thomas Family