Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
1955.7.1a-bDescription
Two-piece dress consisting a bodice and skirt of shot grey silk taffetta. The bodice is buttoned down the center front with self covered buttons. The bottom corner of the center opening is turned out and tacked in place, showing the burgundy facing material. There is a small applied pocket at the proper right hip. The 3/4-length sleeves are trimmed with pleats. A small applied faux scarf or collar is tacked around the neckline and down the front. The back of the bodice is decorated with two burgundy-faced tails. The skirt is cut to accommodate a bustle. The seams are piped with burgundy silk, and the bottom is trimmed with box pleats of self fabric faced with burgundy.Context
Worn by Amelia Pearce White of East Calais, VermontAcquisition
Accession
1955.7Source or Donor
Cole, Mabel WhiteAcquisition Method
GiftClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
DressClothing Sex
FemaleSize
25" waistLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DressNomenclature Sub-Class
Main GarmentsNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
White, Amelia Pearce (1844-1926)Related Places
Place
Town
CalaisCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America