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ca. 1905
GUSN-12879
Two piece evening dress with bodice [A] and skirt [B] of a pale yellow silk woven with a pattern of circles/dots resembling a honeycomb pattern. Bodice [A] has tucks across front with a band of rhinestones at waist; Lace at sleeves and neckline; Boned; Yellow cotton lining. Matching Skirt [B] has lace panel at front and three applied tucks at hem.
bodices
skirts (garments)
cotton (textile)
silk (textile)
Dress
Unknown
Gift of Mrs. Ronald T. Lyman, Jr.
1990.298AB
Title Feather Fan Accession Number 1990.295
Title Feather Fan Accession Number 1990.296
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