Name/Title
Black silk velvet long-sleeved gown with train, c. 1880sEntry/Object ID
2017.37.24Description
Acc. No. 17.37.24
Subject Category: Clothing
Date or Period: circa 1880's
Object: Gown
Description: A full length black gown of silk velvet with long sleeves, the ends are decorated with black chantilly lace trimmed with black jet beads. Beginning at the neck line and ending at the hem is an attached jet trim in the design of flowers and leaves. Starting at the bust line and ending at the hem is a panel of jet glass fringe. The back of the gown has a court train with an attached velvet ribbon so that the train can be lifted while walking. It is professionally made.
Size: L-53”
History of Object: A gown worn by Caroline Chipman Dwinelle for formal occasions.
Acquired from: Shari Matson,
Date: 11/17/2017
