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Woman's two-piece day dress
American
about 1855
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Silk plain weave, with weft float patterning; silk fringe
Dimensions
Bodice: 57 x 70cm (22 7/16 x 27 9/16in.); skirt: 113 x 100 cm (44 1/2 x 39 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Henry P. Kendall
Accession Number64.1001a-b
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionProbably made from a kit. Dress of figured silk, mauve and white stripes trimmed with mauve and yellow fringe and wide ribbon with a woven floral design in mauve, yellow and white. Long bodice with long, wide sleeves; skirt lined with linen, cotton gauze and net; metal hook and eye closure. Good condition.
ProvenanceGift to the MFA, 1964