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Dress

Object Name:
Dress
Object ID:
1966.522
Place of Origin:
Chicago, IL
Date:
1880-1885
Description:
Dress. Black silk/satin Brocatelle with red and yellow pattern. Fitted bodice, pointed front and back, heavily boned. Yellow satin vestee covered with black lace. Coarse metallic trim at neck. Long skirt with slight train, draped at front with deep gusset of yellow satin covered with black lace on either side of front. Skirt very full at back with deep pleats at waist. Lined with heavy black silk taffeta. Skirt stiffener and velvet hem tape. Lace trim; satin sleeves. Skirt attached to bodice at back; inside belt reads, "E. Lorden Chicago".
Material:
Textile
Satin
Silk
Provenance:
Maker's label: "E. Lorden, Chicago".
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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