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Date1884
Terms
- Skirts
- Satin
- Velvet
Dimensions91.44 × 116.84 cm (36 × 46 in.)
Credit LineGift of Miss Abigail Eliot
Object numberCOS69.40.2
DescriptionSkirt to two-piece afternoon dress (Bodice COS0069.0040.1 and skirt COS0069.0040.2). Afternoon dress, brown satin and figured velvet; Skirt has front bias drape simulating large bow knot of satin over velvet skirt. Brown silk and figured velvet. Asymmetrical draping to skirt, but not huge bustle. Sleeves beginning to puff (sleeves tight in 1880s, puffed in 1890s). 1884.
Collections
- Historic Clothing
Object number: COS29.2.2
Object number: COS34.3.2
