Dress
MediumTextile
ClassificationsCostume
Object number1983.9.26 LA
Description2 piece ivory silk dress. Bodice has a rolled type collar with lapels, long sleeves, very fitted waist coming to point below waist. Fabric is pleated at shoulders and pleats narrow and as piled together at waist. Wrist hems of sleeves form 4 points and lace peeks out - as it does around neck. Entire bodice appears to be a jacket (coat) except that the back of it, below the waist is attached to the skirt. Skirt front has a "pouf" of self - fabric on right hip and a tied sash of same on left hip. Hem is formed into multiple points with pleats and lace beneath. Back has a train that begins to the waist with 7 cm folds of fabric attached to bodice (folds look like those of draperies). Entire dress is lined for cool weather.On View
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1885
c. 1854
1839-1845
1825-1830
1893 - 1896
1883-1886
1890-1892