A lady's Empire line evening dress of embroidered black net, embroidered in black chenille and applied with black silk immitating black blonde lace, with scattered floral spot motifs, the scalloped hemline applied and embroidered with clusters of stylised carnations, the ankle-length gored skirt falling from a high waist, the bodice with deep-V neck and short sleeves trimmed with later black satin ruffle to the shoulders, the slip of pale yellow silk crêpe finished with a padded hem, circa 1820, some damages and repairs