Slip
Original OwnerProbably originally owned by
Matilda Louise Birnstill
(American, 1872 - 1945)
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1930
MediumMachine-stitched silk and machine-made cotton lace
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across top x hem diameter): 36 x 17 1/2 x 50in. (91.4 x 44.5 x 127cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Jane Eleanor Hofer Kettendorf
Object number1994.59.84
DescriptionWoman's knee-length slip of ecru silk crepe. The top of the slip is edged with machine-made "chemical" lace. This lace dips down with a floral design at center front, flanked by pin tucks in the silk crepe. Inverted box pleats are set over each hip. The top of the slip is unfitted. The shoulder straps are made from silk ribbon. The hem is 7 3/4 inches deep.
Status
Not on view
