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Dress

Object Name:
Dress
Object ID:
1975.081.28
Place of Origin:
New York
Date:
1875-1885
Description:
Dress - a) Blouse of earth green silk with a patterned lace overlay. Twill weave. 14-bead buttons on front. Bustle band has "MA Burns/Robes/158 East 48th St., NY." b) Skirt is floor length made in same manner with foliate net (over-lace linen) over green skirt. Grosgrain green ribbons and bows attached. Buckram stiffening. Skirt lined with plain weave wool.
Material:
Textile
Silk
Wool
Provenance:
Labelled "MA Burns/Robes/158 East 48th St., NY." on bustle band. Items from J. Wall Wilson of NY. Had summer home in Bristol, NH.
Credit Line:
Gift of Camp Pasquaney
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