Dress


"buff" silk brocade dress; one piece; selfbinding at skirt and waist joining. Long fitted sleeve with silk braid at wrist; drop shoulder. Unstitched pleats over shoulder held in place above bust by silk braid. Fullness ends in narrow tucks which are sewed down and end in waist. Skirt has wide, unstitched pleats all around which give fullness. Long in back. Center back opening, unfinished; fairly good condition.

wrong date/is 1840’s


Provenance:
Wadsworth Atheneum Hartford, CT

Construction Label:
Handmade



1951C 1840.60