Dress, Bodice, Bustle

 
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Dress, Bodice, Bustle

Object number1984.003.104a-c
DateUnknown Date
MediumSilk, Chiffon, Lace
DimensionsSkirt - 53" x 60" Bodice - 13" x 28" Bustle - 17" x 29"
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionBodice is aqua blue silk with 6 pleats on front forming a sharp V in front. Cap-like sleeves and neck are trimmed with white lace. The back laces up.

    The skirt is the same aqua silk, but is gathered tightly in the back for the bustle. The front has five gathered vertical stripes of lace netting reaching from the waist to the floor. The back of the skirt is very full and has a train effect. Large ruffles (8" wide) repeat themselves every 3". Each row of lace ruffles are trimmed in lace. A shoulder cape is als included in this ensamble. It is made of the same blue silk and trimmed with a lace ruffle.
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