P93.6.1

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Fabric_09 Left to right 2009.11.1 (dress), P93.6.1 (silk dress), 80.1.4 (robe), P92.34.8 (textile wall), 78.22.1 (textile wall), 90.190.11 (coat), 76.113.3 (dress), X321.59C (textile wall)

Fabric_18 Left to right 2009.11.1 (dress), P93.6.1 (dress), 80.1.4 (robe), P92.34.8 (wall textile)

Fabric_10 Left to right P87.40.2 (textile wall), 2009.11.1 (dress), P93.6.1 (dress), 80.1.4 (robe), P92.34.8 (textile wall), 78.22.1 (textile wall), 90.190.11 (coat), 76.113.3 (evening dress), 2015.42.1 (dress), X321.59C (textile wall)

Object: Dress

Date: c. 1838

Medium: Silk damask

Country: USA (possibly)

Credit Line: Museum purchase

Object number: P93.6.1

DescriptionDress in yellow and white silk damask with wide neck, smocked bodice, high waist; ruffle, bias trim at shoulder, puffed long sleeve, full pleated skirt

Label Text:The damask textile in this dress references East Asian floral motifs, while the neckline, sleeves, and smocking details were inspired by Renaissance styles. This combination speaks to the history of damask. It originated in China, but was named for Damascus, a significant Middle Eastern trading hub during the Renaissance.

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