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Woman's Dress (Bodice and Skirt)late 1860s

Not on view
Full-length amethyst purple silk dress with square neckline, fitted bodice with diagonal seaming, slightly puffed long sleeves, and full gathered skirt with tan lining visible at hem
Title
Woman's Dress (Bodice and Skirt)
Place Made
probably United States
Date Made
late 1860s
Medium
Silk plain weave
Dimensions
Center back length (Bodice): 12 7/8 in. (32.7 cm) Center back length (Skirt): 53 3/8 in. (135.57 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. John Townsend Smith
Accession Number
M.86.413.74a-b
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles