Shift
Object number
LDVAL 2007.36.4
Description
White cotton shift that was worn by Elizabeth Weidner (nee Jermy). Elizabeth Jermy was born in Whitechaple, London in 1871. In 1889 she married Walter Charles Weidner, a Gas Labourer from Barking. In 1891, they were living at 5 Collier PLace, Fisher Street, Barking. By 1901 they had moved to 26 James Street, Barking with their 5 year old daughter Elizabeth and 1 year old son Walter.
Physical description
White cotton 3/4 length sleeveless shift dress. Machine stitched. Has a pintucked button-down bib with machine made lace panels and ruffle. Has a wide, shallow scooped neckline with lace edging and lace sleeve ends. The lace is of two types, one finer than the other, but both of a diamond design.
Condition
Good
Type
Shift
Size
Whole length: 975mm
width: 575mm
width: 430mm
width: 895mm
Collection type
Social history
Alternative reference
Entry Number 1683/4 (2007-03-07)

Gallery
Metadata | |
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Institution | Valence House Museum |
Type | Shift |
Collection type | Social history |