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A. Felix
Woman's Dress (Bodice and Skirt)early 1880s

Not on view
Full-length black women's dress ensemble, circa late 19th century, with glossy fitted bodice, lace-trimmed yoke, and full lace-overlay skirt, suspended against gray background
Designer
A. Felix
France, Tours, 1831 - 1910
Designer
E. Felix
France, Tours, 1841 - 1930
Design House
Maison Félix
France, Paris, 1841-1901
Label
Maison Félix
Title
Woman's Dress (Bodice and Skirt)
Place Made
France, Paris
Date Made
early 1880s
Medium
Bodice: Silk plain weave (faille) with supplementary warp float patterning (satin), silk satin, silk lace, and silver buttons; Skirt: Silk satin with silk embroidered lace
Dimensions
Center back length (Bodice): 57 3/4 in. (146.69 cm) Center back length (Skirt): 40 in. (101.6 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. John Townsend Smith
Accession Number
M.86.413.83a-b
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles