Name/Title
Women's Black Mourning DressDescription
Two-piece black dress. A: skirt front A-line, 41", back in inverted pleat, 22" waist, brocade, self-lined taffeta petticoat with ruffle. B: Bodice 16" long, sleeve 25" long, yoke pleated satin, fold-back lapels, satin ruching around lapels & sleeve. Square glass buckle across bodice. C: Curved belt, 13 1/2" satin ribbon with 4 square buckles attached.
D:Family History in library, Hol 20, File 19.**********Use
by Sarah Jane Kirkpatrick (1845-1942), likely after the death of her husband, Robert N. Hinchman, in 1919.Context
Sarah Jane was a lifelong resident of Rush County, IN, with family including the Kuhns of Shelby County.Collection
Rick IsgriggAcquisition
Accession
1994.023Source or Donor
Isgrigg, RickAcquisition Method
DonationClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
SkirtClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
BrocadeLining
TaffetaColor
BlackArticle of Clothing/Dress/Costume
BodiceClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
Satin, BrocadeMaterial
GlassColor
BlackArticle of Clothing/Dress/Costume
BeltClothing Sex
FemaleMade/Created
Date made
circa 1919Time Period
20th CenturyRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Sarah Kirkpatrick HinchmanCreate Date
July 17, 2003Update Date
August 29, 2025
