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Year Donated
2000
Item Description
Color: Purple
Material: Silk brocade and black cambric backing
Style: 2 piece, bustle, and snug fitting jacket
Garment Top: Fitted
Skirt: Full bustle, pleats side and back and front side
Neckline: Small high collar
Waist: Normal
Sleeve: Long and fitted
Closure: Buttons down front (23)- hand stitched, hooks and eyes
Other: Completely backed and boning in jacket (original)
Decorative Detail: Pleated front by buttons
Condition of Object: Excellent (unusual)
Estimated Time Period
1870-1879
Gender costume is for
Female
Recommended Citation
095, "Dress, 2-Piece, Purple Silk Brocade, Bustle Skirt" (1875). All Historic Costumes Images. 715.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/costumes_all/715