1899-1907
GUSN-73459
Yellow chiffon lining with cream chiffon and lace overlay; Bodice (A) - bed saque style and length; close neckline; wide lace collar embroidered with floral sprays in white; bell shaped sleeves with narrow tucks and embroidery; lace ruffle; body has narrow tucks and embroidery same as sleeves; pale yellow silk taffeta sash, attached at center back; inner lining of white silk; six small pearl buttons at center front. Skirt (B) - matching yellow lining; narrow tucks (vertical) around waist alternate with embroidered Serpentine floral trail; narrow tucks around hem; lace ruffle, yellow lining has pleated dust ruffle; slight train.
wrappers (garments)
lace (needlework)
silk (textile)
Edwardian
Dress
Sack
Sack
Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),
Unknown
Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman
1969.5094
Title Morning Sack, Peignor? Accession Number 1969.5095
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