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Collections

Mmes Polhamus and McGrath
Woman's Ensemble (Bodice, Skirt, and Hat)circa 1880

Not on view
Color photograph of a Victorian-era royal blue velvet bustle gown displayed on a figure in profile, with cream lace trim, a fur muff, and a small feathered hat
Maker
Mmes Polhamus and McGrath
United States, New York, New York City, active 19th century
Title
Woman's Ensemble (Bodice, Skirt, and Hat)
Place Made
United States, New York, New York (?)
Date Made
circa 1880
Medium
a) Silk velvet with ostrich feathers and metal buckle b) Silk velvet with linen lace c) Silk velvet, silk cut, uncut, and voided velvet, and silk plain weave ribbon
Dimensions
Center back length (Bodice): 24 1/2 in. (62.23 cm) Length (Skirt): 42 in. (106.68 cm) Hat: 6 × 11 in. (15.24 × 27.94 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. John Townsend Smith
Accession Number
M.86.413.3a-c
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles