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Woman's day dress
American
about 1855
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Silk plain weave (taffeta) with weft-float patterning (à la disposition)
Dimensions
Overall (bodice): 56 cm (22 1/16 in.)
Length (skirt): 110 cm (43 5/16 in.)
Length (skirt): 110 cm (43 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift in memory of Mrs. Horatio Appleton Lamb
Accession Number51.322a-b
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionDress in two parts; black taffetta with woven border of rose and white stripes used for flounces on skirt and trimming on bodice; bodice (a) high-waisted, buttoned down the front finished wtih peplum, long sleeves; skirt (b) with four deep flounces; flounces and trimming on bodice edged with rose, white and black silk fringe; small round buttons of rose and black silk. Worn by Mrs. Abbott Lawrence.
ProvenanceGift to the MFA, 1951