Lucretia Garfield: Bodice & Attached Polonaise

Name/Title

Lucretia Garfield: Bodice & Attached Polonaise

Entry/Object ID

2004.00.28 AB

Description

A black floral-pattern brocade silk and navy blue velvet bodice & attached polonaise (a bodice with long “tails” over the skirt) with matching skirt with long train. Bodice has 20 black glass buttons hidden over a panel of black lace jabot and ribbon front; edges of skirt and train are trimmed with cream lace.

Collection

Van Cortland Collection

Category

Textile

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair