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Dress
French
early 19th century
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Silk; Pale blue moiré embroidered with gold
Dimensions
117 cm (46 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1624
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPale blue silk embroidered with plain and textured flat gilt-copper wire in floral motifs at skirt base, sprigs on skirt and sleeves; gilt lace at neck, wrist, and waistlines. Slightly lowered round neckline, raised waistline. Knife pleated front with yoke and set-in sleeve construction; knife pleated and embroidered back, slight V at yoke center back. 3/4 sleeves. Drawstring neck closure.