Evening Gown, 1890s

Period: 1890s
Description: a: skirt; brown brocade silk; black garland motif over top; black narrow waistband; seven gores; hem reinforced with black tape; hem is 350cm long; small pleats at back at bottom of placket; b: bodice; same fabric; pigeon front; v-neck; fastens at back with hooks and eyes; short puffed sleeves; pleated black silk bands at collar rand cuffs
Condition: a: very thin; tears all over; b: has been patch
Accession Number: 1993.1.86ab
Location: Box #21, Part-time Office
Donor: 1993, Helene von Rosenstiel