http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1381030/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dressabout 1868, restored about 1962Mme. RogerSilk plain weave patterned with weft floats, net, satin and blond laceEvening dress in two parts. Bodice and most of skirt of white satin with self figure of broad ribbon serpentines with crossing sprays of highly decorative flowers and fruit including pomegranate; bodice with low rounded neck in front, lower edge cut in tabs, sleeves elbow length with white chiffon forming top slightly puffed portion; skirt front of white satin cut straight with flounce of knife pleats along bottom edge, fullness of skirt at back in soft pleats, pleated puffs on side, bows of white satin finished with tassels of silk and artificial pearls, artificial pearl fringe along front edges of overskirt. Some additional trimming originally on dress, but now missing.Costumes62.7000000000 Centimeterhttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/488662/rdf