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Evening Gown

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1905

GUSN

GUSN-12829

Description

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Black silk satin. A=Bodice - squared, drawstring neckline; cap sleeves with beadwork applique of butterfly motif at shoulder. Stomacher panel at center front of black net with same appliqued butterflies (but larger) and spangles; boned; pointed waist (front and back) with black satin piping. Lined with black taffeta; hook and eye center front closure; hooks at back to support skirt. B=Skirt - matching; smooth front with darts; topstitched and smooth from waist through hips along gored seams with pleats below and all around skirt at seams. Slight train; pocket in lining at back; fully lined with taffeta; pleated taffeta dust ruffle; hook and eye closure at center back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bodices
skirts (garments)
appliqué (technique)
beading (process)
hand sewing
satin
silk (textile)
taffeta
Dress
Dress

Inscription

Stamped label on waistband of bodice: ""Redmayne & Co. Ltd./ Robes/ New Bond Street W.""

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Thornton Fisher, Anne Fisher Tatlock, Faith Fisher Forbes, Charles Paine Fisher and John Bryant Fisher

Accession Number

1990.387AB

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