Name/Title
Lace DressEntry/Object ID
2019.17.2Description
Lace Dress. Materials: textile, metal. Size: Description: Cotton gauze and lace dress. Fine mesh lace flounces and insets combined with cotton gauze. Flounce encases a sheer mesh u-neck shaped inset. Above elbow sleeves are cut in one with bodice and are edged with lace. Waist has narrow inset in a heavier fabric. Skirt consists of two tiers; the top one is gathered from the waist and is all lace with a border pattern that matches the bodice and sleeve flounces. The under tier is gauze with an inset of lace and finishes with a wide hem. Back closure starts at neckline and continues into skirt, and consists of hooks and eyes.Context
Dress likely worn by Lillian Trahms before her marriage to Nels Lundquist. Possibly a confirmation or graduation dress.Made/Created
Date made
circa 1912 - circa 1920Condition
Reason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
Very GoodDate Examined
Sep 25, 2025Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Lundquist, Lillian Agnes TrahmsCreate Date
September 25, 2025Update Date
June 25, 2026