Significance

High quality dress in excellent condition. Indicative of period and purpose.

Physical description

Handmade, black silk, fully lined full length full sleeved waisted mourning dress. Circa mid 18c. Hook and eye back closure. Full skirted with gathering and pleats. Back of skirt is designed to accomodate a bustle. Black gimp and jet square and rectangular beading on top of sleeves and back of bodice. Excellent condition.

Inscriptions & markings

No visible makers markings.