Name/Title
Victorian DressEntry/Object ID
2011.754.5-6 Description
A two piece day dress, featuring a short, cropped cream-colored bodice. It has large puffy sleeves, ruching throughout the bodice and a decorative lace insertion on the chest. There is also lacing throughout the top as well. There are metal clasps on the back for closure.
A matching long cream-colored skirt with a gathered waist line. It has a layered skirt hem and geometric decorative lace insertion and bands throughout the skirt. There are metal clasps for closure inside of the waistline of the skirt. There is a slight train, to be worn over a bum pad.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
collectionsintern@numulosgatos.orgClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
SkirtClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
LaceMaterial
Fabric, MetalColor
Cream, SilverArticle of Clothing/Dress/Costume
BodiceClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
LaceMaterial
Fabric, MetalColor
Cream, SilverMade/Created
Date made
circa 1900Time Period
19th Century, 20th CenturyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Blouse, MiddyNomenclature Secondary Object Term
BlouseNomenclature Primary Object Term
SkirtNomenclature Primary Object Term
ShirtNomenclature Sub-Class
Main GarmentsNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
SkirtWidth
21 inLength
41 inDimension Notes
Measurements taken while flatDimension Description
BlouseWidth
24-1/2 inLength
14 inDimension Notes
Measurements taken while flat
