Woman's Dress (Day Bodice, Evening Bodice, and Skirt)

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Woman's Dress (Day Bodice, Evening Bodice, and Skirt)

England, circa 1865
Costumes; principal attire (entire body)
Evening Bodice: Silk plain weave (taffeta), with silk velvet, silk plain weave (crepe), silk tulle, and silk lace trim. Day Bodice: Silk plain weave (taffeta), with silk ribbon, silk plain weave (crepe), silk tulle, and linen lace trim. Skirt: Silk plain weave (taffeta) with silk plain weave (crepe) trim.
Center back length (Day Bodice): 17 5/8 in. (44.77 cm) Center back length (Evening Bodice): 12 3/4 in. (32.39 cm) Center back length (Skirt): 54 in. (137.16 cm)
Gift of the Mr. and Mrs. John Jewett Garland Estate (M.58.16a-c)
Not currently on public view