Dress

Front

Front

Name/Title

Dress

Description

Handmade black dress, probably a mourning dress, featuring finely pleated satin accented with intricate embroidered floral lace trim, all in black. round the waist is a pleated satin piece. Hooks and eyes provide the front closure. The fabric on the sleeves goes only to elbow and the rest of the sleeve is nrarrower and made with an unlined open fabric, ending in the embroidered floral trim and then black scalloped lace at the hem.

Use

Mourning wear

Collection

Found in collection

Acquisition

Accession

2026.001

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Dress

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Satin

Color

Black

Create Date

September 10, 2026

Update Date

September 17, 2026