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Dress
American
1830–40
Medium/Technique
Silk; Damask
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number44.343
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionAfternoon dress with fichu. Biscuit silk damask with floral motif. Wide boat neckline, detached pleated band across bustline. Full-length sleeves, fullness gathered by wide bands of smocking below shoulder line and above wrist, narrow slit cuffs with hook-and-eye back closure. Matching fichu lined with ecru silk.
ProvenancePossibly worn by a Mrs. J.M. Roe.