Name/TitleBlouse
About this objectIt is made of cotton with stiffeners inside the collar. It has embroidery, drawn thread work and pleating on the front. There is a back fastening with buttons, hooks and eyes at the neck, with an insert of lace in the collar. . Back of Blouse there are rows of pin tucks edged with French knots. The front is lower at the front. Cuffs fasten with hooks and eyes.
These items relate to a collection inherited by the donor from her grandfather’s family, who farmed in Old Buckenham, Walsham le Willows and Hepworth and bred horses and Red Poll cattle.
Date MadeEarly 20th century, 1900-05
Medium and MaterialsCotton
Lace Collar
Back fastening: buttons, hooks and eyes at neck
MeasurementsLength: 430mm
Width: 470mm under arms
Object Typebodice
Object numberSTMEA:76.A.16.22
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
