Afternoon dress in two parts (dress)

Afternoon dress. Pale blue silk damask with leaf and floral motifs. Overdress: V placket front and square back neckline; sack (Watteau) back; fitted elbow length sleeves with lace inset and double deep asymmetrical scalloped ruffles; neckline, sleeves and front line panels trimmed with white silk rick-rack; linen bodice lining. Petticoaty fullness pleated into waistline; tie-tape closure at rear. Condition: underarms stained.

Credit Line

The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection

Afternoon dress in two parts (dress)

  • American?, 1780–90
Dimensions
56 x 25 cm (22 1/16 x 9 13/16 in.)
Medium or Technique
Silk damask, linen lining, silk ribbon trim, and linen bobbin lace
Classification
Costumes
Accession Number
44.339a
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