/internal/media/dispatcher/815914/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailDress and petticoat1780–90Overall (dress): 56 x 25 cm (22 1/16 x 9 13/16 in.)
Length x width (petticoat): 100.3 x 66 cm (39 1/2 x 26 in.)Silk damask, linen lining, silk ribbon trim, and linen bobbin laceThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection44.339a-b0Afternoon dress. Pale blue silk damask with leaf and floral motifs. Overdress: V placket front and square back neckline; sack (Watteau) back; fitted elbow length sleeves with lace inset and double deep asymmetrical scalloped ruffles; neckline, sleeves and front line panels trimmed with white silk rick-rack; linen bodice lining. Petticoat fullness pleated into waistline; tie-tape closure at rear. Condition: underarms stained.Costumes56.000000000058171001