Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
NU 2021.266.1-2Description
A long, white printed batiste skirt and matching bodice, both decorated with black floral embroidery throughout. There are two layers of separate fabric near the bottom of the skirt, and the bottom of each layer is edged with brown lace, while there are ruffles at the top of each layer. There is also ruching/ruffles near the top of skirt. The skirt opens in the front, and closes with six silver hook-and-eye clasps. There is also brown lace trim along some vertical panels of fabric in the back of the skirt. The bodice is long sleeved, and each sleeve is edged at the bottom with brown lace, and has three ruffles that are also edged in brown lace. The bodice opens in the back, and closes with five large silver and five small gold hook-and-eye clasps. The upper portion of the back, neck, and collar area is made from a white linen fabric with eyelet detailing.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Skirt, Dress, BodiceClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
Batiste, LaceMaterial
Cotton, LinenColor
White, Black, Brown, Silver, GoldMade/Created
Date made
1890 - 1895Time Period
19th CenturyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
SkirtNomenclature Primary Object Term
BodiceNomenclature Primary Object Term
DressNomenclature Sub-Class
Main GarmentsNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
390Number Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
388Dimensions
Length
40-1/2 inDimension Notes
For skirt; measurement taken while lying flat.Width
43-1/2 inLength
20-3/4 inDimension Notes
For blouse; measurements taken while lying flat.
