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Dress of white silk moire
American
mid-19th century, about 1840
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique
Silk striped moire and glazed cotton lining
Dimensions
134.6 x 61.0 cm (53 x 24 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Oric Bates
Accession Number53.194
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionDress of white silk moire with bands of vertical stripes of white and light purple satin, tightly fitted bodice coming to deep point center front, hooked down center back, long straight in front with folds of self material, full skirt gathered evenly all around; several brownish stains.