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DEACESSIONED June 26, 2014
Skirt of heavy cream colored silk
American
Late 19th century
1885–90
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique
Silk; Chiffon, taffeta
Dimensions
106.5 cm (41 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Pauline Fenno
Accession Number52.1750
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
Description(probably an underskirt), bell shaped with train and fullness in back, cut in three horizontal bands, each one fuller than the one above, edged with deep chiffon ruching, (now very soiled), lined with cream colored taffeta, (badly broken).
Provenance1952, gift of Miss Pauline Fenno to the MFA (Accession date: December 11, 1952); June 25, 2014, deaccessioned by the MFA for sale through Augusta Auctions, Bellows Falls, VT.