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Collections

Mrs. C. Donovan
Woman's Wedding Dress (Bodice, Skirt, and Underskirt)circa 1882

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Maker
Mrs. C. Donovan
United States, New York, New York City, active 19th century
Title
Woman's Wedding Dress (Bodice, Skirt, and Underskirt)
Place Made
United States, New York, New York
Date Made
circa 1882
Medium
Bodice: Silk satin with self warp and weft patterning (brocade), with silk satin, silk lace, silk satin ribbon, and cotton plain weave flower; Skirt: Silk satin with self warp and weft patterning (brocade), with silk satin, silk plain weave (gauze), and silk plain weave (chiffon) with silk embroidery; Underskirt: Silk satin and silk plain weave (taffeta)
Dimensions
Center back length (Bodice): 33 3/8 in. (84.77 cm) Center back length (Skirt): 80 in. (203.2 cm) Center back length (Underskirt): 39 7/8 in. (101.28 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Ruby Speirs
Accession Number
M.79.241a-c
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles