Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
1987.37.1Description
One pieces yellow silk ball gown with fitted bodice, trimmed with ivory lace at the neckline, cuffs and hemline. There is yellow ribbon trim at the back of the bodice that extends down the length of the skirt. The bodice is fitted to the wearer with 20 rows of corded gathers around the torso. The same gathers are at the sleeve cuffs, and the tops of the sleeves are gathered vertically. The hem of the skirt is held out with boning. The dress opens at the side, securing with hooks and eyes.Context
According to family history, this dress was worn by Leonora Brooks Shepard of Montpelier, VT, to the inaugural ball of President Ulysses S. Grant.Acquisition
Accession
1987.37Source or Donor
Robinson, DavidAcquisition Method
GiftClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
DressClothing Sex
FemaleSize
22" waistLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Gown, EveningNomenclature Primary Object Term
DressNomenclature Sub-Class
Main GarmentsNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Shepard, Leonora Augusta Brooks (1839-1925)Related Places
Place
City
MontpelierCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America