bodice

Date1878-1880

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Dresses
Taffeta

Dimensions58.42 × 67.31 cm (23 × 26 1/2 in.)

Credit LineGift of Philip A. Lavorgna

Object numberCOS88.6.1

DescriptionDay dress. Brown taffeta weave ilk 2 piece dress (bodice and skirt); stand up collar 3/4 length sleeves with ruffles at hem; long fitted "cuirass" style bodice buttons up front with embroidered buttons; rather straight skirt with back fullness decorated by ruching fabric. 12-14" ruffle at hem. Lined with brown chintz; skirt fabric split and needs repair, hand sewn.
Two piece day dress. Brown taffeta weave silk 2 piece dress (bodice cos88.6.1 and skirt cos88.6.2). Bodice has a stand up collar, 3/4 length sleeves with ruffles at hem; long fitted "cuirass" style bodice buttons up front with embroidered buttons.

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