Two-piece Blue-flowered Silk Dress w/ collar and waistband

Name/Title

Two-piece Blue-flowered Silk Dress w/ collar and waistband

Entry/Object ID

2002.10.4a-d

Description

Silk blue-flowered print. Black ribbon detail on the ruffle surrounding the bodice yoke, collar, sleeve cuff and at hem of skirt. A cream colored lace fabric (used to be white?) is found in the yoke, collar and last 5 inches of the sleeve. a.) bodice - hooks and eyes up front, large yoke with self fabric and ribbon ruffle surrounding. Slight monobosom in front with pleating coming to point at center front. Sleeves have large tucks with lace and small black ribbon at cuff. Bodice measures 17" (w) x 22" (l). b.) skirt - A-line skirt with cambric waistband, completely (flat)lined for weight, dust ruffle and deep attached stiffened hem. Skirt measures 17" (w) x 42" (l). c.) collar - cotton lace with stays stationed around the fabric to create a stiff stand-up collar. Hooks and eyes for closure as well as around the base to attach it to the bodice. d.) belt - blue-flowered silk material self-belt with hooks and eye closures. Not lined, belt is decorative not meant for strength. one stay located near hooks and eyes.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1900 - 1910

Notes

Date: 1905 circa

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Dress

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Main Garments

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Parts

Count

4

Material

Silk, Cotton