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Dress
French
Early 19th century
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Silk; Satin
Dimensions
120 cm (47 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Samuel Cabot
Accession Number57.711
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionMade of striped and weft-figured satin. Wide navy blue stripes alternating with narrow white and light blue triangles in dark stripes. Very short, flat bodice with low wide neckline; straight, flat, full-length sleeves with sparsely gathered cuffs. Skirt flat in front, gathered behind; same length all around. Narrow self bands at waist, cuffs and hemline. Narrow black band inside hem brittle, torn.