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Dress and petticoat
American?
1780–90
Medium/Technique
Silk damask, linen lining, silk ribbon trim, and linen bobbin lace
Dimensions
Overall (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.)
Length x width (petticoat): 100.3 x 66 cm (39 1/2 x 26 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number44.339a-b
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionAfternoon 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.