Name/Title
Black Dress, Floral Print, 1893Entry/Object ID
2012.0114.0002Description
Late 19th century dress, black with floral pattern and green trim.Use
This dress was worn to the World’s Fair, Chicago, Columbian Exposition in 1893. The dress is said to have been paired with a green velvet purse, black hat, and brown shoes. The dress has boning in the bodice, used to support the shape created by the cut of the fabric. The dress shows signs of transformation over time. The ruffled, white lace around the collar is believed to have been added later. Judging by alterations and signs of repair inside the waist band, this garment was likely worn for other purposes other than the World’s Fair and deemed suitable for multiple occasions.Context
Dress was worn by Otto Dittmer's grandmother at the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago.Collection
ClothingAcquisition
Accession
2012.0114Source or Donor
Mrs. Betty DittmerAcquisition Method
GiftClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
DressClothing Sex
FemaleMade/Created
Date made
1893Time Period
19th CenturyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Dress, DayNomenclature Primary Object Term
DressNomenclature Sub-Class
Main GarmentsNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal Objects
