skirt

Dateca.1894

Terms

Skirts
Chiffon
Taffeta
Boston

Dimensions86.36 × 113.03 cm (34 × 44 1/2 in.)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Volkman

Object numberCOS52.4.2

DescriptionAfternoon dress, bodice (COS52.4.1), skirt (COS52.4.2), and reproduction collar (COS52.4.3). Brown and white striped (plaid) and flowered taffeta with golden brown chiffon; worn for football costume; tight bodice, large ruffled sleeves of chiffon, probably had high collar; skirt is long with full behind, faced and stiffened 12" up from hem. Warp print silk, rust colored silk chiffon. 3 piece bodice and skirt and sash. Large chiffon tiered sleeves. Plaid and floral fabric is 1850s. c. 1894. Collar (redone) should have pleat at center.

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