Black top with iron stays of cut velvet in floral pattern, late 1880s - early 1890s

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Black top with iron stays of cut velvet in floral pattern, late 1880s - early 1890s

Entry/Object ID

1986.51.63

Description

Acc. No. 86.51.63 Subject Category: Clothing Date or Period. C. late 1880's or early 1890's Bodice (or jacket) Description: Form fitting blouse (or jacket) of black colored cut velvet (floral pattern) with gathered blank satin panel down front of bodice. Interior with iron stays. Missing skirt. Condition: Dry cleaned 9-89 History of Object: Bodice jacket worn by Elizabeth Chipman Tripp. Acquired from: Roscoe & D'Arcy Hamilton Date: 8-28-86