Woman's Dress (Robe à Transformation)

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Woman's Dress (Robe à Transformation)

Europe or United States, circa 1860
Costumes; !Primary
Day bodice: silk plain weave (taffeta), silk velvet with satin weft patterning, silk braid with fringe; Evening bodice: silk plain weave (taffeta), silk braid with fringe; Skirt: silk plain weave (taffeta), silk velvet with satin weft patterning and silk fringe; Belt: silk plain weave (taffeta) and silk velvet with satin weft patterning; Flounce: silk plain weave (taffeta) with satin weft patterning and silk fringe, silk velvet
Center back length (Day Bodice, excluding fringe): 25 5/8 in. (65.09 cm) Center back length (Evening Bodice): 13 in. (33.02 cm) Center back length (Skirt): 45 3/4 in. (116.21 cm) Length (Belt): 31 in. (78.74 cm) Overall (Flounce): 12 3/8 × 62 1/2 in. (31.43 × 158.75 cm)
Gift of Philip and Maureen Houtz (M.2015.95a-e)
Costume and Textiles
Not currently on public view