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Black two-piece dress, long sleeves, black bead trim on bodice, lace trim on collar and sleeves…
two-piece dress; bodice, skirt
Black two-piece dress, long sleeves, black bead trim on bodice, lace trim on collar and sleeves…
Two-piece dress
Brand (French)
c. 1877
Silk and beads
France
Museum purchase
Object number2020.28.1
DescriptionBlack silk two-piece dress; long sleeve bodice, front fabric-covered buttons, black jet bead trim down front and at boned waist, lace trim at neckline, Venice lace applique at collar, sleeves and back, center front black satin bow, lace cuffs; matching asymmetrical draped front floor length bustle skirt with train, trimmed with black pleated ruffles, black beads, beaded fringe and Venice lace applique, draped back bustle extending to train with ruffled edge
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