Dress (Bodice & Skirt)

Object number1979.118.06.a-b

Date1890-1920

Mediumsilk, cotton, velvet, lace

DimensionsBodice: 27" x 27" Skirt: 44" x 60"

Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection

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DescriptionDress is lavendar and cream with beige lace trim. The bodice is vernicular patterned silk. Plain round neckline, front fullness gathered at center front waist. Yoke is embroidered net over silk bordered by 4.5 cm ruffle & 11 cm gathered ruffle. Long narrow sleeves have lengthwise pleats at top narrow and wide ruffles at the elbow. Plain wrist. Cotton lining tier at center and hooks up the center front. Has stays. Bodice hooks at left shoulder and side seam. The skirt is made of the same material as the bodice. Wide gored skirt with fullness at back. Double 5 cm ruffles and a narrow purple velvet dust band at the hem. Pink cotton lining. Hook & eye closure at center back.

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