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Dress
American
about 1860
Object Place: United States
Dimensions
Center back (bodice): 36.7 cm (14 7/16 in.)
Center back (skirt): 118.5 cm (46 5/8 in.)
Center back (evening bodice): 26.2 cm (10 5/16 in.)
Center back (skirt): 118.5 cm (46 5/8 in.)
Center back (evening bodice): 26.2 cm (10 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Marjorie Childs
Accession Number46.268a-c
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionDress in 3 parts: long-sleeved bodice, skirt and evening bodice. Black taffeta with deep pink and black stripes; long-sleeved bodice fitted, high necked, shoulder line and edge of sleeves trimmed with black silk and bead fringe, buttoned down front; most of fullness of skirt in back, slightly longer in back; evening bodice wide necked with short straight sleeves, trimmed with black chenille and cream colored silk fringe, neck line trimmed with black and cream colored silk ball ornaments.