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Year Donated
1984
Item Description
Color: Royal blue and white
Fabric Construction: Satin- royal blue with white dots
Fiber Content: Silk with cotton lace; lined with cotton; silk tassels; silk under lace at neck
Style: Long
Silhouette: Tubular
Garment Top: Monobosom
Skirt or Pants: Long, has train
Neckline: Stand up collar and lace collar (blue ribbons run through collar)
Waist: Short waisted
Sleeve: Long, puffy sleeves
Closure: Hook and eyes
Decorative Detail: Silk tassels, lace collar, crocheted patches in skirt
Condition of Object: Excellent
Note: Bodice lining has been replaced with muslin, original was blue silk- probably shot. Muslin not too well constructed.
August 1987: Replaced lining of bib with new crepe. Silk of original was shot. Bias (blue) still needs to be replaced in "ladders"- China silk needs to be sent for. Washed bib and removed stains. Replaced collar with silk as acetate ribbon (white) and pink taffeta (acetate) had been used- obviously placed there when lining was replaced (rebuilt)
Estimated Time Period
1900-1905
Gender costume is for
Female
Recommended Citation
001, "Dress, Royal Blue Satin, Beige Trim" (1900). All Historic Costumes Images. 53.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/costumes_all/53