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
Terms
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.
Status
Not on view1890-1920
January 11, 1909
ca 1900-1910
c. 1890
1918