Slip
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Florence Sidette Marcy Crofut
(American, 1875 - 1974)
Clothing MakerMade by
Lotus Lingerie
Dateabout 1915
MediumMachine-stitched silk with hand-embroidery, silk floss designs
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across bottom): 32 1/2 x 29in. (82.6 x 73.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineEstate of Florence S. M. Crofut, gift of Mrs. George H. Day
DescriptionWoman's half-slip of ivory-colored silk. The bottom of the slip is embroidered for a depth of about 8 1/2 inches with ivory-colored silk floss in a design of flowers, vines and leaves. The embroidery is done primarily in satin stitch. The bottom edge is scalloped and finished with buttonhole stitches; a dot is embroidered in the center of each scallop. The center back opening extends 9 1/2 inches and fastens with a hook and eye closure at the waist; the waistline is elasticized. The slip is constructed with a center front panel and two side panels meeting at the center back seam.
Object number1974.50.2059
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Florence Sidette Marcy Crofut
