Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
1955.10.2Description
Long-sleeved dress of brown printed cotton (calico). The fabric design consists of small red and tan leaves printed closely together on a striped brown ground. The bodice opens at the center front, securing with hooks and eyes. There is a narrow fall collar trimmed with red woven tape and a narrow band of lace. There is a multi-ribbon bow at the center neckline. The armscyes are low on the shoulder, and the sleeves are cut wide and curved. There is a band of bias-cut fabric edged in red tape encircling the sleeve near the wrist. The skirt is gathered to the bodice.Context
Worn by Esther Marrs of Richmond, VermontAcquisition
Accession
1955.10Source or Donor
Marrs, Ida Licia Bushnell (1876-1968)Acquisition Method
GiftClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
DressClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
CalicoMaterial
CottonLexicon
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
Marrs, Esther Indiana Tubbs (1811-1881)Related Places
Place
Town
RichmondCounty
Chittenden CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America