Dress
Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
G2012.055Description
Entirely hand-stitched dress made of thin, fine striped silk. The fabric is decorated with brocade floral vine stripe accents in shades of navy, gold, and peach. In several areas the weft is a rosy color, perhaps not so distracting when the dress color was fresh. High neck with small standing collar still bearing a handmade lace decoration in the form of 3 points. Smoothly fitted bodice with front opening with a hook and eye closure with tiny self-buttons on the outside. Very long, fairly pointed waist. The skirt is beautifully gauged but it has been turned. The skirt is underlined with light, brown plaid cotton. Faced hem. Short flaring sleeves trimmed with navy blue silk-covered wire passementerie border.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
Glazed CottonColor
Blue, GoldMade/Created
Date made
1848 - 1852Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American