Name/Title
DolmanEntry/Object ID
2016.005.10Description
Sleeved visite (dolman) of wool jacquard with foliate and paisley (boteh) motifs, trimmed with a multicolored silk chenille fringe, lined with blue silk taffeta. Short standing collar trimmed with chenille and brown silk satin ribbon; hook and eye closure down front, as well as a clasp of two metal squares in diamond orientation, decorated with rhinestones. Dark red silk ribbon sewn to inside of back of waist to tie under closure. Blue silk-covered elastic also sewn at either end of interior of fronts, to be held around the back. Machine sewn.Collection
Genesee Country Village and MuseumCategory
Adult, Female, Outerwear
Historic Costume
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
CapeClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Material
WoolLining
SilkColor
Red, BrownMade/Created
Manufacturer
Lord & TaylorDate made
1883 - 1889Time Period
19th Century, Late 19th CenturyLabel/Inscription/Signature
Type
LabelLocation
Back of neckTranscription
Lord & Taylor / New YorkLanguage
EnglishRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Shaffer, Anna