Visite
Name/Title
VisiteEntry/Object ID
2016.005.4Description
Visite of brown silk satin with repeated scallop-shell motifs in uncut silk velvet, lined with red silk satin, and edged with a looping dark brown silk chenille trim. Standing collar; gathered over shoulders. The visite is cut with curved seams down each side of the front to allow for arm movement, and each seam is open at the bottom, with an untrimmed panel of silk to allow for overlap. Each opening has a satin strap attached to it, the strap on the left side with a portion of elastic at the end. Machine sewn.Collection
Genesee Country Village and MuseumCategory
Adult, Female, Outerwear
Historic Costume