Dress
Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
2017.3.23Description
Tan dress with red fringe and embroidered felt panels. The dress is constructed in a T shape, with sleeves reaching to the wearer's elbows. All seams and the hems at the bottom and neckline are decorated in red and tan fringe. On one side the center neckline is decorated with a small bib panel of black felt embroidered and appliqued with a floral stem. The edges of the panel are pinked in a scalloped pattern and the bottom center is accented with a round, red bead. The shoulders are accented by similar patches in red, appliqued and embroidered with a wyrm (a dragon with no legs) on the left shoulder, and a vase of flowers on the right shoulder. The center of the other side is decorated with several of these panels in both black and red: three across the top (black-red-black), and two more below the center panel (black-red). They are appliqued and embroidered with decorative elements, including fleurs-de-lis and paisley elements. They are each accented with round red and brown wooden beads.Context
Worn by an Abenaki woman in Vermont in the early 20th century for the tourist trade.Acquisition
Accession
2017.3Source or Donor
Wiseman, Frederick M.Acquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Frederick M. WisemanClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
DressClothing Sex
FemaleSize
Child's MediumMade/Created
Date made
1900 - 1930Place
State/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaEthnography
Culture/Tribe
Abenaki
Native American