Update Our ticketing, donations, and membership sales portal is down for scheduled maintenance on the afternoon of 4/11.
Black chiffon tunic or overdress with black tassel fringe at hem; underdress of cream lace - net ground with potted flowering plants, floral sprigs and scalloped border; lace backed with chiffon; fully lined with cream taffeta; boned bodice has squared neckline; short sleeves with chiffon and lace under sleeve; two toned green satin belt with decorative self fabric buckle, large bow at back, and black chiffon trim; v-shaped neck at back; black satin loops and buttons ornament the neckline; hook and eye closure at front; weighted hem, slight train; rubber lined dress shields with knitted lining.
gowns
chiffon
hand sewing
lace (needlework)
silk (textile)
taffeta
Edwardian
Dress
Dress
Printed on dress shields: ""TRADE MARK/Cainfield's (enclosed by dress shield shape)/NO. 817.595 (?)/NO. 813.974/ A 2 H/EXTRA FINE""
Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),
Unknown
Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman
1969.5239
Historic New England is committed to implementing reparative language description for existing collections and creating respectful and inclusive language description for new collections. If you encounter language in Historic England's Collections Access Portal that is harmful or offensive, or you find materials that would benefit from a content warning, please contact [email protected].
Sign up to our newsletter for our latest news and events
