1896-98
Fabric sample
black weighted silk in gauze weave; 16" x 5"; one selvedge edge, three cut edges typical fabric for party dresses of the 1890-1900 period according to Lucy Barton in “Costumes for the Stage"; dress of this material is C.5.1896
Provenance:
Gaylord, Mrs. Donald C. of Storrs, CT. (Margaret Root, UConn '28)
Construction Label:
woven
1949T 1895.333
black weighted silk in gauze weave; 16" x 5"; one selvedge edge, three cut edges typical fabric for party dresses of the 1890-1900 period according to Lucy Barton in “Costumes for the Stage"; dress of this material is C.5.1896
Provenance:
Gaylord, Mrs. Donald C. of Storrs, CT. (Margaret Root, UConn '28)
Construction Label:
woven
1949T 1895.333