Evening Dress
Name/Title
Evening DressEntry/Object ID
G90.237Description
Evening or dinner dress of lightweight, light blue-green silk taffeta, lined with off-white linen. Wide, squared neckline, edged with vandyked taffeta trim. Front of bodice is made with two horizontal, upward-pointing tucks just under neckline. Back closure, with no fastenings remaining (there seems to be rust residue from hooks or eyes on lining). Skirt is attached to a waistband, gathered in front and pleated behind, and has five horizontal tucks above deep hem. Long sleeves with two tucks above wrist; very short oversleeve made of triangles (bound around edges) sewn to a self-fabric band at points, trimmed at this attachment with white silk ribbon bows.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Adult, Female
Historic Costume