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Dress
1810-1830
Description
A dress of ivory silk satin with a high waist, boned bodice and cap sleeves. The sleeves are trimmed with a self-fabric band of pleated chevrons. The dress is lined along the sides and back with linen and has ties at the neckline and waist. The bodice is boned at the back. There are holes (eyelets) in the lining, for threading the ties. There is a matching belt (2001.0037.004 B)
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Museum Object Number
2001.0037.004 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Patricia Newbold Forbes Dempsey
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Object Number
2001.0037.004 A
Object Name
Dress
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
See Leah Giles' 2010 textile block paper for details.
Date
1810-1830
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Dimensions (inches)
43.307 (H) x 14.961 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
110 (H) x 38 (W)