Shot silk dress
Date made: early 19th century
Description: Dark red and green shot silk dress with velvet trimmed lappets. Lace neck and black wool 'brush-braid' at hem. Bodice is lined with coarse white fabric and fastens with hooks and worked loops.
Worn by the donor's great-great aunt Sarah McNeil of Lonan.
(Reference image taken in the 1990s.)
Materials: silk, wool
Object name: dress
Collection: Costume & Textiles Collection
ID Number: 1979-0033