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Overskirt

Two lace overskirts worn by Frances Nelson (Nisbet) at her wedding in 1787. Two layers of net with a hand worked pattern applied. Single motif in the field, decorated hems. Roughly gathered into a linen band.

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Object Details

ID:	TXT0310
Collection:	Textiles
Type:	Overskirt
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Unknown
Date made:	1787
People:	Nelson, Frances Herbert
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 1130 x 1478 mm