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Dress
French
about 1855
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Chiné painted taffeta
Dimensions
59 cm (23 1/4 in.)
L. centre back of neck to centre lower edge, including fringe .590
L. centre back of neck to centre lower edge, including fringe .590
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Susan C. Crampton
Accession Number44.810a-c
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionGray silk taffeta trimmed with bands of chine printed floral designs on white taffeta, taupe and white silk fringe on bodice and overskirt. Belonged to wife of English surgeon in America during the Civil War, 1860-5.