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Woman's dress
French (Paris)
about 1900
Object Place: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Silk plain weave (taffeta), warp printed, silk plain weave (chiffon), and machine lace
Dimensions
Overall (bodice): 33.5 cm (13 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. J. D. Cameron Bradley
Accession Number50.3141a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionDress in two parts; a) bodice and b) skirt made with foundation of white taffeta; over this two skirts, the lower of zig-zag bands alternating white chiffon and white taffeta with pastel polychrome chiné rose print, the upper of cream colored machine embroidered net; taffeta foundation of bodice covered with white chiffon and over this the embroidered net with chiné taffeta appliqué, cap sleeves of same, belt and shoulder straps of pale blue moiré ribbon.
ProvenanceWorn by Sarah Choate (Mrs. Montgomery) Sears (1856-1935); By inheritance to her daughter, Mrs. J.D. Cameron Bradley; Gift to the MFA, Boston, September 14 1950.