Two-piece dress
c. 1905
Printed cotton, black velvet, and lace
Gift of Evelyn B. Trevor
Object number77.108.6
Around the turn of the century, the shape of the corset shifted from an hourglass to what is commonly referred to as the “S-curve.” Such corsets pushed a woman’s bust forward and created the effect of a monobosom. As seen in this example, the front of the bodice was a focal point for decoration, and high necklines were fashionable.
DescriptionPouch front bodice in light green cotton with white confetti print outlined with black pattern; boned standing band lace collar outlined at top with two rows of narrow black velvet ribbon; square yoke in vertical rows of lace insettion and white bands of cotton is outlined at bottom with lace ruffle and one row of ribbon; shaped slim sleeves are horizontally tucked across cap; two rows of val lace angled into point and outlined with ribbon across top of arm; wrist finished in same manner; front bodice has two rows of lace outlined with black ribbon arching from armhole toward center front waist; pouch front pleated into front waistband; back is cut with small peplum; center front hook closing. Matching flared skirt with double row of velvet ribbon on waistband; scalloped at mid calf level and edged with vallace and ribbon and attached to under flounce finished at hem with same trim; hook closing at back.Collections
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