Dress worn by Ellen Miller Johnson, Class of 1878, for her graduation from UVM
Date: c. 1878
Location where used:Burlington, Vermont, United States
Medium: Textile
Classification: Costume
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. L. Douglas Meredith
Object number: 1960.2
DescriptionBlue silk dress, princess style with train back. Front has wide, horizontal pleats descending from thigh level to just about the three ruffles at the hemline. Dress has a sheath-like fit to the hips. Three-quarter lenght sleeves are edged in three inch pleating. High neck has a small standing collar. The dress closes down the center front (from the neckline to the top of the first pleat) with mother of pearl buttons. Dress is fully lined in tan cotton, with stiffening inside hem and lower portion of train.
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