Fragment of a wedding dress belonging to Mary Beck (1725–1791), married in Boston in 1742

Probably English

second quarter of the 18th century

Medium/Technique Silk polychrome brocade

Dimensions Overall: 103 x 42 cm (40 9/16 x 16 9/16 in.)

Credit Line Anonymous gift

Accession Number13.415

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles

ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionThe ground is of white silk. The design of long sprays of various flowers and leaves connected and suggesting undulating stripes, is woven with very strong green, blue, yellow, pink and violet. This piece was part of the wedding dress of Mary Beck (born 1725 - 1791, married Nathaniel Carter of Boston, in 1742. The dress is owned by Mrs. William Smith Carter.