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Woman's Dress (Bodice and Skirt)1882

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Ivory satin bustle-era gown on a dress form, with fitted button-front bodice, gathered hip drapery, and three-tiered skirt with pleated ruffles and a floor-length train
Title
Woman's Dress (Bodice and Skirt)
Place Made
Canada
Date Made
1882
Medium
a) silk plain weave (faille), silk plain weave (chiffon) with metal and faux pearl buttons b) silk plain weave (faille
Dimensions
Center back length (Bodice): 24 3/4 in. (62.87 cm) Center back length (Skirt): 74 3/8 in. (188.91 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lapthorn Smith
Accession Number
M.54.12.2a-b
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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