1878-1881
GUSN-35808
A=dress, B=hat Burgundy satin with burgundy velvet trim. Dress has squared neckline trimmed with lace and tulle ruffle; velvet bow at decolletage. Velvet "lapels" trimmed with lace; long fitted sleeves have piped slits exposing velvet; with velvet ruching at cuff. Lace and tulle at wrist; gilt and steel beaded buttons at center front; velvet bands at sides of skirt. Train with velvet bands; satin shirred at front, sides, and around hem; scalloped hem. Gold and lace pleated dust ruffle; buckram lining with two pairs of tape ties for bustle.
dresses (garments)
satin
silk (textile)
velvet (fabric weave)
Dress
Gown
Gown
1933.739
Unknown
Rome, Italy
Gift of Miss Elizabeth Dana
1933.739AB
Title Dress Accession Number 1933.740A
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