Gown Fragment

Date1736-1742

OriginAmerica (gown) and England (textile)

MediumSilk brocaded with silk.

Dimensions21" selvage to selvage x 41 1/2"

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Theodore Dreier.

Object number1992-85,A

DescriptionSkirt panel of lady's gown of heavy cream ribbed silk, brocaded with bold flowers and scrolling leaves undulating in serpentine line across full width. Green striped selvages down sides, hemmed. Top cut and gathered. Colors: yellow-browns, blues, pinks, green, purple on cream. Hooks and eyes along upper left selvage.