White and Brown Striped Dress
Date1852
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Jean Auld, 1981.
Object number1981.017.001
Label TextThis travelling outfit belonged to Mary McAlpine-Lenny born 1829, in Scotland. She arrived in Canada in 1852 aboard a sailing vessel, wearing this dress. Travelling outfits, as a concept, developed throughout the 19th century as extended travel became more common. Guidelines for women's travel attire included wearing washable material, no velvet or lace, having a sensible skirt length, and including a cloak, hat, and gloves.
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