Ball gown c. 1850

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Wayland Museum

Name/Title

Ball gown c. 1850

Entry/Object ID

C91

Description

RACK 2 Item: Ball gown ca. 1850 Description: Pink - bodice "rouched" point to waist - low neck - shawl collar at back - skirt tiered , full and long - bodice laced in back - lined with cotton - lace trim on skirt - hand sewn - bone stays. Material: Silk with woven stripes Condition: Fair

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Bennett, Nannie (Whitney)

Notes

Donor: Mrs. J. C. Bennett (Nannie Whitney) Comments: Belonged to Aunt Mary Whitney, 9-9-1834 to 4-9-1927.