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DRESS

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1915

GUSN

GUSN-73657

Description

Purple & black striped silk; chemisette of cream filet lace w/ rose pattern & double collar extending to point at back. V-neckline; 3/4 sleeves w/ notched cuffs; filet lace undersleeves w/ 3 black velvet bands & bows at cuff; purple & black striped collar w/ pointed extensions which overlap belt & central beadwork applique. Scalloped peplum at back gives effect of vest or jacket; skirt has pointed train; asymmetrical hem/overskirt which drapes to left side w/ hook & eye closure. Box pleats at back; black taffeta lining w/ pocket/ boned bodice is lined w/ white silk; 3 rows of jet beads at sleeves, front "vest" & back of "vest". Central beadwork applique w/ large stylized flower w/ scroll motif; large black faceted buttons; dress shields.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wedding dresses
beading (edging pattern)
beading (process)
stitching
machine-made
silk (textile)
taffeta
beading (edging pattern)
beading (process)
Women's clothing
Silk
Taffeta
Beaded
Hand Stitched
DRESS

Inscription

Woven label at waistband: ""Mary O'Brien/Boston"".

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.6045

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

Related Items

Title Chemisette Accession Number 1969.6049

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