2008.51.1

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Seduction_10 Left to right P86.27.1 (textile wall), 2007.27.1 (dress), P84.38.3 (shoes case), 89.58.16 (fan case), 72.66.116 (shoes case), P83.4.1 (textile wall), 2008.51.1 (dark grey dress), 80.1.5 (robe), PL71.2.9 (shoes case), 75.227.41 (dress)

Seduction_11 Left to right 76.208.13 (dress), , 2007.27.1 (red dress), P86.27.1 (textile wall), P84.38.3 (shoes case), 89.58.16 (fan case), 72.66.116 (shoes case), P83.4.1 (textile wall), 2008.51.1 (dark grey dress), 80.1.5 (robe), PL71.2.9 (shoes case)

Object: Day dress

Brand: Chouvenin & Legrand

Date: c. 1878

Medium: Matelasse and silk faille

Country: France

Credit Line: Museum purchase

Object number: 2008.51.1

DescriptionBlue / grey silk two-piece day dress consisting of a cuirass matelasse bodice with mandarin collar, ruched silk faille 3/4 length sleeves with matelasse / silk faille double turn back cuff and decorative silk faille half belt tied in knot at back and trimmed with silk tassels; and matching long skirt in blue / grey matelasse and silk faille, with fullness at back, ruched ruffle trimmings, silk tassel fringe trim and self pleated ruffle at hem.

Label Text:The bustle of the late 1870s emphasized the derriere, while the tightness of the dress in front also outlined the shape of a woman’s legs. Pronounced curves, as in this gown, were aided by new techniques in corsetry that precisely molded the length of the body and made the bust more prominent.

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