2006.13.1

Images (5)

Seduction_08 Left to right 2006.56.1 (dress), PL71.2.6 (shoes case), 80.131.1 (box case), U.183 (bag case), 91.148.32B and 91.148.40 (lace case), P85.19.1 (short sleeve dress), 77.108.4 (white dress), X321.43B (textile wall), 2006.13.1 (green dress), P88.25.3 (dress)

Seduction_09 Left to right 68.144.14 (corset), 93.132.4 (waistcoat case), 82.189.58 (textile wall), 2006.56.1 (dress), PL71.2.6 (shoes case), 80.131.1 (box case), U.183 (bag case), 91.148.32B and 91.148.40 (lace case), P85.19.1 (short sleeve dress), 77.108.4 (white dress), X321.43B (textile wall), 2006.13.1 (green dress)

Unraveled_06 Left to right 2003.86.1 (shoes), P78.3.2 (dress), 68.144.14 (corset), 2006.13.1 (green dress), 86.157.9 (shawl wall), P82.5.3 (cape dress), 92.18.1 (dress)

Unraveled_40 2006.13.1 (green dress), 86.157.9 (shawl wall), P82.5.3 (cape dress)

Object: Evening dress

Date: c. 1832

Medium: Green silk velvet, satin, and cream lace

Country: USA

Credit Line: Museum purchase

Object number: 2006.13.1

DescriptionEvening dress in deep emerald green silk velvet; bateau neck with cream lace trim, tucked neckline band and stylized bows at shoulders; short puffed sleeves, slightly raised waist, long gathered skirt with self fabric festoons at hem, trimmed with satin; self band belt

Label Text:Many antique garments in museum collections show signs of alteration or repair. This opulent gown was found in pieces by a collector during the 1950s and was later reassembled. Previous stitch lines indicate that the skirt ruffles were originally placed slightly lower. The new positioning disguises marks of wear on the fabric.

In Collection(s)

1700s-1800s

Exhibitions:

Fashion Unraveled
Seduction