Purple Silk Bodice and Skirt

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Purple Silk Bodice and Skirt

Description

Matching purple silk bodice and skirt. Bodice trimmed with velvet around shoulder and cuffs. Eight velvet covered buttons down front. Buttons have star design in the center. Skirt is ruffled at hem with velvet trim.

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Dress

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Velvet

Material

Silk

Color

Purple

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1870 - circa 1890

Time Period

late 19th century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

None

Condition

Overall Condition

Good