Dress
Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
G2005.178abDescription
Dress made of dark warm blue velvet. Bodice (a) - close-fitting. Slightly long. Pointed waist with little tails in the back. Long, narrow sleeves set at a natural height. Standing collar. The Front has a faux-laced effect with blue cord wound back and forth around cut steel buttons and tassels at the bottom. Pink ribbon edges collar and cuffs form a little bow with streamers at the center front neck. Ecru lace frill around collar and cuffs. Very tiny waist. Skirt (b) - soft puffed effect at left hip. 2 collapsible inner stays to give bustle form. Extra panel hooks to the waistband at the sides to cover the skirt which is mostly lining there where it does not show.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Adult, Female
Historic Costume