Dress

Object Name:

Dress

Object ID:

1966.041.04

Place of Origin:

Paris?

Date:

1872

Description:

Dress. Dress of bodice and overskirt giving two-piece effect. Fitted bodice has a lace and rosebud ribbon striped effect. Fibers: silk. Fabric Structure: Brocaded satin, velvet and lace. Vest of midnight blue down middle with buttons. Trim of blue velvet and lace on long sleeves. Draped bustle with chenille trim. Taffeta lining in bodice. Fringe. Skirt (probably added later) of black satin with tufted grape design embroidery and braid. Dress probably made in Paris.

Material:

Textile
Silk
Satin
Velvet

Credit Line:

Gift of Marie Busiel Plummer

People:

Plummer, Marie L. (1880-1971)