COSTUME: dress, France, Ile-de-France, Paris (place of retail), 1871, bust: 560mm (silk, metal, cotton)

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COSTUME: dress, France, Ile-de-France, Paris (place of retail), 1871, bust: 560mm (silk, metal, cotton)

3548555 COSTUME: dress, France, Ile-de-France, Paris (place of retail), 1871, bust: 560mm (silk, metal, cotton); 56x51x54 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; (add.info.: E.1954.34.a

COSTUME
dress
France, Ile-de-France, Paris (place of retail)
1871
silk, metal, cotton
bust: 560 mm: shoulder to hem: 510 mm: waist: 540 mm

Girl's dress in tartan silk woven with a sett of red, blue, green and black. Wide rectangular neckline trimmed with double row of black braid. Straight-cut bodice fastening centre front with brass metal buttons. Very short sleeves trimmed with double row of black braid. Straight waistline with five double tab panels decorated with brass metal buttons and black braid. Skirt, knee-length, attached flat at front with pleats around sides and back.); Photo © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Media ID 38472330

© Photo © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection / Bridgeman Images

19th Century Fashion

EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning photograph captures a beautiful girl's dress from 1871, originating from France, specifically Paris. The intricate details of the costume showcase the craftsmanship and attention to detail that was characteristic of fashion during this time period. Made of silk, metal, and cotton materials, the dress features a tartan silk pattern in red, blue, green, and black hues. The wide rectangular neckline is adorned with a double row of black braid trimmings while the straight-cut bodice fastens at the center front with brass metal buttons. The very short sleeves are also embellished with black braid trimmings. The straight waistline boasts five double tab panels decorated with more brass metal buttons and black braid detailing. The knee-length skirt is attached flat at the front with pleats around the sides and back for added volume. This piece truly exemplifies 19th-century fashion trends and serves as a reminder of the elegance and sophistication that defined this era. Displayed at Glasgow Museums in the United Kingdom, this dress is not just an article of clothing but a piece of history that tells a story about fashion evolution in Europe during the 19th century.

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