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Woman's Dress (Bodice and Skirt)1881-1882

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Late 19th-century women's gown displayed from the back, deep eggplant-purple fabric with gold beaded hip trim, lace cuffs, back buttons, and tiered ruffled skirt

Unknown, Woman's Dress (Bodice and Skirt), 1881-1882, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Costume Council Fund, Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Woman's Dress (Bodice and Skirt)
Place Made
United States
Date Made
1881-1882
Medium
Silk plain weave, caviar bead appliqué and cotton lace trim with metal and enamel buttons
Dimensions
Center back length (Bodice): 47 in. (119.38 cm) Center back length (Skirt): 37 1/2 in. (95.25 cm)
Credit Line
Costume Council Fund
Accession Number
M.83.203.4a-b
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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