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Burgundy Silk Evening Dress
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Burgundy Silk Evening Dress

DateEarly 1890s and 1910
Object NameDress
Mediumsilk, sequinned chiffon
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
AcquisitionThe Peggy Walker Gift, 1997.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS030279
About Me1890-1919, Ladies burgundy coloured silk ankle-length sequinned dress with round wide neckline trimmed with ruffled lace.

It has a fitted boned bodice with wrapover chiffon overlay with a sequinned inset on the front and the back decorated with pink and black sequins and beads. The elbow length sleeves also have chiffon overlay and beading along the edge.

There are long black tassled cord ties around the waist with a further chiffon overlay covering the front of the skirt.