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Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1908

GUSN

GUSN-12863

Description

White Irish lace dress with pale green silk trim. Square neckline with side panels of lace extending to shoulders and waist. Pale green pleated bands at shoulders and sash. Rosettes of Irish lace with pale green silk trim along front at left and right. Elbow length sleeves. Two rows of pale green rosettes at hem. Deep hem and train lined with pale green. Hook and eye closure at center back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
lace (needlework)
silk (textile)
Edwardian
floral patterns
Women's clothing
Lace
Silk
Edwardian
Dress

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of the Family of Sarah Merry Bradley Gamble

Accession Number

1984.483

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