Woman's Dress

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Woman's Dress

probably England, 1878
Costumes; principal attire (entire body)
Silk plain and twill weave and silk plain weave (taffeta), with silk satin-back grosgrain ribbon trim
Center back length: 68 in. (172.72 cm)
Gift of the Helen Larson Estate Collection (M.2000.178.16)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Edwards, Lydia. How to Read a Dress: a Guide to Changing Fashion from the 16th to the 20th Century. London: Bloomsbury Academic, 2017.