A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Blue ribbed taffeta. A=Bodice - deep "v" shaped neckline; long sleeves; peplum trimmed w/ bands of cream lace & black beaded braid front & back. Lace is handmade. 4 covered buttons at center front; boned darts; princess seams in back; peplum has 3 panels which extend over bust...
Date:
1862-1870
Maker:
unknown
Material:
crinolines, stitching, machine-made, reeding, silk (textile), taffeta
GUSN:
51968
Accession Number:
1941.80AB