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Redfern was one of the most prolific and prestigious couturiers of the Edwardian period with outlets in London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Paris and New York. \r\n\r\nThe higher neckline and longer ruched sleeves, distinguish this from sleeveless low cut ball gowns.  The dress fastens at the back along a diagonal with two sets of hooks and eyes, one for the inner bodice and one for the outer structure. It has long self fabric flounces which run the length of the skirt and has a slight train at the back. The intentionally historical appearance of the gown suggests it may have been made for fancy dress. The dress is part of a collection of well over 100 pieces of clothing worn by Miss Heather Firbank and donated to the museum in 1960. 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