Dress
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1836-1840
MediumHand-stitched cotton and silk
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x shoulder width): 49 x 17 3/4in. (124.5 x 45.1cm)
Hem (circumference): 124in. (315cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Annetta Eddy Brigham
Object number2001.49.9
DescriptionBrown/black cotton/silk changeable fabric, with the coloring creating a bronze effect. Wide neckline with pleating across the front from shoulder to shoulder. Pleating of leg-of-mutton sleeves is stitched down 1 3/4 inch below the shoulder seam and decorated with a self-fabric bow, as is the pleating on the front of the bodice. The waistline is just above natural. The skirt is knife-pleated into the waistband and cartridge-pleated at center back. Center back closure with hooks and eyes. The armscye and sleeve seams are piped. The skirt and sleeves are lined with loosely woven brown cotton; the bodice is lined with brown glazed cotton.
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