Medium: Salmon pink dotted cotton voile, cream lace and steel buttons

Date: c.1903

Country: USA (possibly)

Credit: Museum purchase

The ideal Edwardian woman was tall, voluptuous, and strikingly feminine. The curves of her fashionable silhouette emphasized the bosom—indeed, a “monobosom”—an effect furthered by bloused, frilly bodices, as on this afternoon dress. The delicate lace that covers the neckline also extends gracefully over the shoulders.

Object Number: P88.14.2