Dress
- Object Name:
- Dress
- Object ID:
- 1958.049.01
- Date:
- circa 1890
- Description:
- Dress, worn by Mrs. Ann Russ of Suncook, N.H. Late Victorian. Two-piece wool with silk all-over loose wavy weave. Bodice boned and fitted, opened down the front and lined in cotton sateen. Full sleeves gathered into wide, pointed cuff. Yoke and high collar of white satin with circle and web design lace over all. White beads and pearl trim around yoke and cuffs. Lined black sateen. Long, gored skirt, slight train, full at back with glazed cotton at hem. The skirt has been remade. Three black satin ribbon bands around bottom. Lined with black cotton. Waistband has been let out.
- Material:
- Textile
- Provenance:
- Worn by Ann Russ (Mrs. Isaac G.), and by her daughter, Frannie Mattison (c.1870-c.1950) of Suncook, NH. Purchased by owner at rummage sale in Suncook.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
- People:
- Russ, Ann (1843-1916), Mattison, Frannie
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