Blouse of plissi with leg-of-mutton sleeves used riding a bicycle, 1890s

Name/Title

Blouse of plissi with leg-of-mutton sleeves used riding a bicycle, 1890s

Entry/Object ID

1986.51.58

Description

Acc. No. 86.51.58 Subject Category: Clothing Date or Period: 1890's Object: Blouse Description: Blouse of Plissi (seersucker) has leg-of-mutton sleeves and stand up collar. Form fitting bodice has hook and eye closure at front with black button decoration down front. Bottom edge comes to points on each side of front and rounded point at back. History of Object: Worn by Carol Tripp Hamilton Heche as a bicycle blouse. Acquired from: Roscoe and D'Arcy Hamilton Date: 8-28-86