Dress Set, 1880s

- Title
- Dress Set, 1880s
- Period
- 1880s
- Description
- a: day bodice; brown taffeta; brown and green rose flower applique; v-neck; lace netting lapel, floral lace edge; elbow length sleeves with flounces; velvet applique band around sleeve; centre front of bodice is netting with floral lace overlay; b: evening bodice; gathered bust; two rows of piping at arm cuffs, neckline; short puffed sleeves; sleeve cuffs, neckline edged with floral lace; centre front is three brown velvet rose applique; pleated self belt; c: skirt; same brown taffeta and velvet applique; skirt is 4 rows of gathered flounces
- Condition
- c: some of the flounce stitching has come loose
- Accession Number
- 2019.1.191a-c
- Location
- Box #24
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Citation
“Dress Set, 1880s,” Costume Studies Teaching Collection, accessed March 14, 2025, https://costumestudies.hilarydoda.com/items/show/1071.