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Woman's evening dress
French
about 1820
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Silk satin embroidered with gold
Dimensions
L: 131 cm (51 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1649
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWhite silk satin embroidered on skirt with plain and textured flat gilt-copper wire. Bodice front lowered horizontally pleated neckline trimmed with white net ruching. Short puff sleeves, fullness gathered into pleats, stiffened with horsehair. Skirt embroidered in vertical stripes of acorns and oak leaves with bows at base. Boning center and princess seams; hook-and-eye closure at back.