Dress
Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
G86.235abDescription
Entirely hand-stitched 2-piece dress made of rich brown silk taffeta with coral and black brocade striped design. Jacket (a) - Basque. Fancy black and golden brown fringe on pagoda sleeves and Basque hem. Eleven buttonholes; no buttons. Skirt (b) - unpicked straight skirt panels.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
DressClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
TaffetaColor
Brown, BlackMade/Created
Date made
1860Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American