Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
1919.2Description
Long-sleeved black silk dress. The bodice opens down the center front and secures closed with large, acorn-shaped buttons. There is a narrow fall collar, and the front of the bodice is decoration with two triangular tucks oriented toward the center front waistline. The sleeves end in piped, stitched-down cuffs, and the sleeves are slightly curved inward. The skirt attaches to the bodice with wide pleats, and two wide tucks run along the bottom.Context
Worn by Clarinda Stearns of Williston, VermontAcquisition
Accession
1919.2Source or Donor
Duncan, Mrs. Mary HartAcquisition Method
GiftClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
DressClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
TaffetaMaterial
SilkLexicon
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
Stearns, ClarindaRelated Places
Place
Town
WillistonCounty
Chittenden CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America