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Dress
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Elizabeth Chester Matson
1869 - 1949
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1940
MediumMachine-stitched rayon with galss and metal beads and faux pearls; metal zipper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 42 x 13in. (106.7 x 33cm)
Credit LineGift of Jane Goodridge
DescriptionBlack crepe evening dress, with the V-neckline inset with three-inch wide sheer brown fabric; this inset is dotted with bronze-colored beads and faux pearls. The black crepe dress fabric edging the brown neckline inset is thickly embellished with the bronze beads and faux pearls in a shallow scalloped design. The sleeves are long, straight, and narrow. The bodice is pleated at the center front waistline. The center front of the skirt is gathered into a shallow point three inches below the waistline. The dress closes with a metal zipper set into the proper left side seam. There are two thread belt loops at the waist side seams.
Object number2001.96.2
Subject Terms
On View
Not on viewabout 1885
about 1887
about 1875