Slip

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Florence Sidette Marcy Crofut American, 1875 - 1974

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

MarkingsWoven tape label at waist, white with orange letters reads: "LOTUS LINGERIE./ MADE IN CHINA". There is an image of a flower between the words "Lotus" and "Lingerie".

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