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Tan Bodice and Skirt Ensemble

Title

Tan Bodice and Skirt Ensemble

Description

Tan, silk taffeta bodice and skirt ensemble with wool, floral embroidery and gold, fringe trim.

Creator

Unknown designer

Date

1870-1879

Contributor

Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown

Identifier

HCC_FA_2018-1908

Coverage

Unknown

Extent

Bust: 28" Waist: 22"

Curator Notes

Fair condition. Silk taffeta has shattered. Also a possibility of sleeves later added to garment as evidenced by the type of material and ornamentation. Additionally, sleeves are distorting the upper portion of the gown. Wrinkles have been released as much as possible without damaging garment.

Textile

Wool, Silk Taffeta, and Gold

Photographer

Shane Patrick Qureshi

Curator

Laura Winslow

Accession Number

Unknown

Collection

Historical Fashion Collection

Tags

1870, 1870’s, 1870s, Bodice, Ensemble, Silk Taffeta, Skirt, Tan, Women's, Womens, Wool

Citation

Unknown designer, “Tan Bodice and Skirt Ensemble,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed January 30, 2023, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/185.

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