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An exhibition about fashion in a Liverpool sugar merchant's family, held at Sudley House from 9 April 2009 to Spring 2010.

Afternoon dress, wool crepe, about 1925

Accession number 1967.187.24

dress, as described in the text, displayed on a wooden mannequin

Afternoon dress of black wool crepe, the central insert of wool crepe sewn from neckline to hem with small red circles. Plain black silk underslip.

detail of circular buckle

Detail of lizard design on buckle