Woman's Dress (Bodice, Skirt, Overskirt, and Belt)

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Woman's Dress (Bodice, Skirt, Overskirt, and Belt)

Europe, 1865-1871
Costumes; !Primary
Bodice, Overskirt, and Belt: Silk plain weave (taffeta) with silk satin, linen lace, silk net, and silk satin ribbon; Skirt: Silk plain weave (taffeta)
Center back length (Bodice): 13 5/8 in. (34.61 cm) Center back length (Skirt): 62 1/2 in. (158.75 cm) Length (Overskirt): 28 1/2 in. (72.39 cm) Overall (Belt with bow): 15 3/8 × 33 1/2 in. (39.05 × 85.09 cm)
Purchased with funds provided by Suzanne A. Saperstein and Michael and Ellen Michelson, with additional funding from the Costume Council, the Edgerton Foundation, Gail and Gerald Oppenheimer, Maureen H. Shapiro, Grace Tsao, and Lenore and Richard Wayne (M.2007.211.772a-d)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Blanco F., José and Patricia Hunt-Hurst, eds. Clothing and Fashion: American Fashion from Head to Toe, vol. 2, The Federal Era Through the 19th Century. Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO, 2016.