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Woman's dress
Worn by: Jessie Benton Fremont (American (1824-1902))
American
1860s
Medium/Technique
Faille moire silk, tulle, chantilly lace, and carnival glass buttons
Dimensions
Overall (evening bodice bust): 76.2 cm (30 in.)
Overall (evening bodice waist): 61 cm (24 in.)
Overall (day bodice bust): 76.2 cm (30 in.)
Overall (day bodice waist): 61 cm (24 in.)
Overall (skirt waist): 61 cm (24 in.)
Overall (evening bodice waist): 61 cm (24 in.)
Overall (day bodice bust): 76.2 cm (30 in.)
Overall (day bodice waist): 61 cm (24 in.)
Overall (skirt waist): 61 cm (24 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by the Textile and Costume Society, Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Accession Number2005.618.1-3
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionRoyal purple moiré faille, boned evening bodice with tulle, lace, and periwinkle trim. Royal purple moiré faille day bodice trimmed with black silk bobbin lace and carnival glass buttons. Royal purple moiré faille, skirt trimmed with black chantilly lace and purple bows.
ProvenancePurchased from Charles A. Whitaker Auctions on December 14, 2005.