sleeves

Dateca. 1880

Dimensions13.97 × 35.56 cm (5 1/2 × 14 in.)

Credit LineGift of Ann Gale Wetherbee

Object numberCOS86.33.3

DescriptionSleeves for evening dress COS86.22. Three piece, bodice (COS86.22.1), skirt (COS86.22.2), and 2 sleeves (COS86.22.3). Creme colored silk faille, 3 piece dress. Skirt has extra long train, small vertical pleats set in front of skirt from waist to below knees, sides have larger pleats from waist band, back (extra piece) has cartridge pleating at waist line; hem line has a pleated organdy ruffle trim with lace; bodice has been reworked with new sleeves (same fabric, lighter color) that are very puffed and come to above elbow; original 3/4 sleeves are fitted with cord trim and cuff detail; bodice hooks up front--neck made lower with pearl, gimpe, bead trim attached to neckline; cotton satteen (sateen?) lining; seams are boned.