Dress

Object Name:

Dress

Object ID:

1979.014.01 a-b

Date:

1895-1900

Description:

Dress, two-piece cotton (wool challis--plain and ribbed weave, printed per Linda Eppich) dress with lavender flowers. Trimmed in lavender silk and velvet. Velvet collar facing and square yoke trim. Four inch ruffle at fabric attaches to this trim. Leg-o-mutton sleeves. Three bands satin run down puffed parts. Two inch velvet band at top of lower slim sleeve. Satin ruffle at cuff. Cotton muslin lining. Stiffener in skirt and sleeve.

Material:

Textile
Cotton
Wool
Silk
Velvet
Satin

Provenance:

This dress was given to Mrs. Frost, a visiting nurse, by an elderly lady.

Credit Line:

Gift of Paul and Shirley Frost

Subjects:

Clothing & dress, Children's clothing & dress