Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
2014.42.1Description
Black silk dress. The bodice is decoratively pleated into a V-shaped, low plunging neckline that secures in the center with hooks and eyes. The lining, a thick cotton, shows at the top center, indicating that there is a piece of show fabric missing. The sleeves are set low into the shoulder beneath a shoulder extension trimmed with a strip of black velvet.Context
Worn by Mary Lamson Batchelder of Plainfield, VermontAcquisition
Accession
2014.42Source or Donor
MacLean, MarilynAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
In memory of Cora Batchelder HawesClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
DressClothing Sex
FemaleSize
26" waistTextile Details
Fabric
TaffetaMaterial
SilkLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DressNomenclature Sub-Class
Main GarmentsNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallLength
52 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Batchelder, Mary Lamson (1796-1881)Related Places
Place
Town
PlainfieldCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America