Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
2007.0136.a-bDescription
Ladie's 3 piece silk and cotton dress, cranberry/plum and black stripe
handsewn, alterations are machine sewn
a-bodice front closure, 8 handsewn buttonholes, 12 brass hooks and eyes(10 eyes remain) some have been replaced, 7 thread covered buttons, 3 sewn in place, one held by safety pin and 3 are loose
small lace trim around neckline, armasage sets low from shoulder, wide V-shaped arms trimmed with frayed pleated ruffle of same material,
flares at waist with same trim, back is gathered at waist with more trim
lined with brown cotton
alterations apparent
b- over skirt- hand sewn and lined with brown muslin, right inseam pocket, cartridge pleats in back over bustle area, trimmd with frayed pleated ruffle, front measures 19 1/2 inches and back is 33 1/2 inches
alterations apparent at waist
c-skirt- striped silk at lower half and brown muslin at upper half, trimmed in black binding, slight train, some cartridge pleating remains at waist alteration
d-fabric pieces- one panel of striped silk with lace trim 17inchesX11 inches
3 loose buttonsCollection
TextilesMade/Created
Date made
1868 - 1875Notes
Date: 1870-1880