Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
G2000.082Description
Entirely hand stitched shot silk dress. Rounded, trained back panel deeply pleated into narrow section of bodice. Stomacher front with shirred panel over bust and extensions to be pinned on shoulders. Deep round neckline. Deeply-set elbow-length tubular sleeve (enlarged in period) with a shorter and wider, somewhat flared oversleeve, each trimmed with a row of white silk cord. No interior bustle or cord to tie inside. Lined with linen, floating in front. .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
SilkLining
LinenColor
GrayMade/Created
Date made
1800Notes
User Age: Adult
Gender: FemaleLexicon
Search Terms
shot silk, hand stitched, trained