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Year Donated
1990
Item Description
Color: Black
Material: Bodice- silk over cotton and skirt- silk
Fabric Construction: Leno weave
Garment Top: Fitted, boned underlining. Leno is full and loose in front
Skirt: Very full back with train
Neckline: High
Sleeve: Very full
Closure: Back hook
Decorative Detail: High neckline edged in off white ruching, floral lace applique around front and back yoke of bodice
Condition of Object: Ruching damaged, hem of skirt completely worn out
Estimated Time Period
1890-1899
Gender costume is for
Female
Recommended Citation
051, "Dress, 2-Piece,Black Silk Leno, Full Sleeves, High Neckline" (1895). All Historic Costumes Images. 488.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/costumes_all/488