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This ensemble is an example of fashionable women’s daywear for summer in the late 1860s. The light muslin bodice and skirt are unlined, but they were probably worn over an opaque under-dress. There is an overskirt over the back of the dress, accentuating the bustle that by this time was worn underneath. The off-the-shoulder seam and sleeves with width at the elbow are typical of the 1860s.

Details

  • Title: Dress
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 1864/1873
  • Location: United Kingdom
  • Provenance: Given by Miss Ada B. Cooper
  • Medium: Cotton muslin, trimmed with satin, bobbin lace and machine embroidered whitework

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