Wedding Dress
Date1795
MediumSilk, cotton
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth Cushman Titus Putnam in memory of her family
DescriptionRare transitional gown. The bodice in keeping with earlier 18th century construction in white silk embroidered with scattered rosebuds and carnations. The apron front skirt constructed in Directoire style. Sheer stiffened white mull overskirt. Hem with rich polychrome embroidery having delicate baskets filled with rosebuds, trailing vines, tasseled bows trimmed with sterling spangles. Ground embroidered with scattered rosebuds and tiny carnations. All densely worked in tambour stitch.
Object number2010.423.2
Inscribed"Miss Hart" written in ink on lining of bodiceSubject Terms
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