Pale lavender iridescent taffeta dress with velvet accents, c. 1890s

Name/Title

Pale lavender iridescent taffeta dress with velvet accents, c. 1890s

Entry/Object ID

1986.51.14

Description

Acc. No. 86.51.14 a & b Subject Category: Clothing Date or Period: C. 1890's appx Object: Dress (2 piece) a. skirt b. bodice Description: Pale lavender iridescent taffeta dress with velvet accents. Slightly scooped neckline has velvet band and bows; velvet puffed 1/2 sleeves. Bodice is of silk (remade). Skirt has a fixed double ruffle at hem. Condition: dress has been modified. History of Object: worn by Elizabeth Chipman Tripp Acquired from: Roscoe & D'Arcy Hamilton Date: 8-28-86