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Dateca. 1855
Terms
- Skirts
- Taffeta
Dimensions93.98 × 114.3 cm (37 × 45 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Robert Shaw
Object numberCOS65.7A
DescriptionEvening dress (Cos65.7:bodice, Cos65.7a: skirt). Pink and brown taffeta, worn and altered; very full skirt untrimmed; bodice has bias folds following a v line to belt which is pointed. Fringe follows the same; large sleeves open at bottom and trimmed with box pleated ribbon and fringe. Medium size. Silk, plaid of coral and brown. Skirt only, large plaid as mid 1850s. Cartridge pleating. Missing flounces?
Collections
- Historic Clothing
