Gray and Brown Silk Dress

Front

Front

Name/Title

Gray and Brown Silk Dress

Description

Gray and brown striped silk dress. Applied floral lace collar. Pagoda sleeves. Pleated brown ribbon trim at the bottom of sleeves. Brown cotton lining for most of dress, gold silk lining at sleeves. Hook fasteners at middle of chest.

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Dress

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Silk, Cotton

Color

Brown, Gray

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1850 - circa 1870

Time Period

Mid 19th Century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

None

Dimensions

Length

137 cm

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Condition Detail

Tear

Notes

Torn around waist, also tears in silk, especially on upper back and armpit areas