Dress
c. 1855
Wool with woven silk
Museum purchase
Object numberP89.3.10
Delicate, airy fabrics, such as the one used in this sheer dress, are not commonly associated with wool. However, its unique fiber structure makes wool remarkably versatile. It was the first fiber spun and woven by humans, possibly dating back to 10,000 BCE in Western Asia.
DescriptionDress: light beige open weave wool with woven grid pattern, multicolor floral print; round neck, princess bodice with shirred center front waist; pagoda sleeve; skirt pleated at waist; green, white fringe trim; center front bodice and right waist hook closingCollections
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