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Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and Accessories

Date

1858-1863

GUSN

GUSN-32993

Description

Green and black plaid dress with irridescent stripes. Boned bodice [A] has nine green covered buttons; long bell-shaped sleeves with green fringe (fringe has white scalloped edge); Bodice lined with raw cotton. Skirt [B] is unlined; One pocket on right side; waistband is cotton-lined. Hem edged with green woolen tape.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
silk (textile)
Women's clothing
Dress

Associated Building

Used At Phineaus Upham House,

Additional Identification Number

1929.1659A&B

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1929.1659AB

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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