OVERDRESS

Object/Artifact

-

St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a "going away" dress, typically worn by a bride after the wedding ceremony. This gown features a richly textured fabric with horizontal stripes in shades of dark brown and gold. The dress has long sleeves and buttons along the front. There is no label or tag.

The image shows a "going away" dress, typically worn by a bride after the wedding ceremony. This gown features a richly textured fabric with horizontal stripes in shades of dark brown and gold. The dress has long sleeves and buttons along the front. There is no label or tag.

Name/Title

OVERDRESS

Entry/Object ID

1958.22.1 A

Description

"GOING AWAY DRESS"

Collection

CLOTHING

Made/Created

Date made

1873

Notes

Early Date: 1873

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Overdress

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Dress

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Main Garments

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Parts

Count

1

Material

VELVET

Condition

Overall Condition

Good