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Dress (Maternity Dress)
1850-1865
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.2695.001
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.2695.001
Object Name
Dress (Maternity Dress)
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The green silk fabric is probably English in origin.
Date
1850-1865
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: pinned to dress
Inscription: "late 19th c. dress/ taffeta w. extra warp."
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
Techniques
- Printed
- Woven
Construction Description
Hand-sewn.
Dimensions (inches)
52 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
132.08 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements (In length, taken from center seam or crease)
Right Sleeve: 13 3/8 inches, Left Sleeve: 13 ¼ inches; Exterior Bodice: Right front panel: 14 3/16 inches, Left front panel: 15 ¼ inches, Right back panel: 15 5/8 inches, Left back panel: 15 ¾ inches; Interior Corselet:Center Panel: 15 ¼ inches, Right Panel: 12 ½ inches, Left Panel: 12 ½ inches; Skirt: 39 3/8 inches, ¾ inch turned up hem.