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Dress
English
mid-18th century
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Silk; embroidered satin
Dimensions
132 cm (51 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1646
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionChinese white silk satin embroidered with silk in vining floral motifs. Square neckline. Open-front bodice (for stomacher) with serpentine cording at edges. Stitched-down V-pattern back pleats to waistline; 2 vertical darts at front. Elbow length fitted sleeves with double asymmetrical ruffles trimmed with silk cordage. Skirt fullness knife pleated into V-front and back natural waistline. Linen bodice and sleeve linings. Condition: soiled.