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Date1907-1908
Terms
- Skirts
- Crepe
- Taffeta
- Velvet
- Silk Fiber
Dimensions86.36 × 121.92 cm (34 × 48 in.)
Credit LineGift of Miss Mary Leighton, in memory of Mrs. Eliza Leighton Barrett (1938)
Object numberCOS35.15.2
DescriptionSkirt to two piece afternoon dress (bodice COS35.15.1 and skirt COS35.15.2). Black silk crepe-de-chine and lace. Full skirt with wide inset of black lace, in strawberry design. Each berry backed with dull-rose velvet. Flounce below the inset of crepe-de-chine accordion pleated. Drop skirt of white taffeta veiled in chiffon. Bodice with high collar, short tucked sleeve over long tight undersleeve of black lace. Crushed black velvet belt. Black silk, black net: 2 piece black silk dress with black lace underlaid with velvet strawberry appliques. High collar. Black velvet band at waist with buckle motif. Black velvet sash down back.
Collections
- Historic Clothing
Object number: COS85.75.2
