a) bodice: tan silk moire taffeta basque trimmed with tan silk velvet. Blue satin yoke embroidered with colored floss, pearls, sequins and glass beads. b) skirt: seven gored skirt, tan silk. Velvet band and ruffle at the bottom.
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Title: dress (bodice, skirt)
Date Created: 1888-1892
Rights: Public Domain
Medium / Support: silk taffeta, silk velvet, chenille silk, pearl, metal sequins, glass bead embroidery
Dimensions: A) bodice: center back 17-3/4 in., center front 16 in., bust 30 in., waist 23 in., sleeve length 24-1/2 in., shoulders 12-1/4 in.
B) skirt: center back 42-1/4 in., center front 39-3/4 in., waist 23 in.
Department: Textile and Fashion Arts
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Arthur Boothby
Accession Number: 25.316A-B
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