1898-1899
GUSN-50840
A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Navy blue silk faille/taffeta. A=Bodice - standing collar hooks onto bodice & trimmed w/ braid; long sleeves have blue satin epaulette; vest-like effect at front w/ yoke & same braid. Ruffle & braid at cuffs; waist trimmed w/ pleated band & 2 bows; slightly pointed at back. Boned & lined w/ tan cotton twill printed w/ white stripes & black geometric motif of "x's" and "o's". B=Skirt - matching; smooth front w/ darts; gathered at back; navy satin ruffle & self ruffle at hem. Fully lined w/ blue glazed cotton; hook & eye closure at center back; large eyes at center back waistband hook onto hook on bodice (center back).
dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
faille
stitching
machine-made
printing (process)
satin
silk (textile)
geometric patterns
stripes
Dress
Women's clothing
Silk
Cotton
Faille
Satin
Transfer Printed
Hand Stitched
Geometric
Dress
Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),
1986.434
Unknown
19 x 27 (HxW) (inches)
Bequest of Amelia W. Little
1986.434AB
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