Tea gown
c. 1870
Pink silk taffeta and embroidered crepe
Gift of Florence Anderson and Mary A. Seymour
Object number80.1.4
This dress was made from authentic kimono fabric imported to America from Japan. The textile was probably originally intended for women of the samurai class.
DescriptionMorning robe in pink / peach silk taffeta with contrast F and B inserts, collar and cuffs of Japanese printed and embroidered crepe (kimono) fabric with water and floral motifs; peter pan collar; closely fitted with shaped and pleated back Watteau panel; three piece sleeve with turn back split cuff; floor length coat style, trained, with pink silk hem ruffle and cockade trimExhibitions