Gown

Dateca. 1780

MediumSilk needlework on cotton; linen bodice and sleeve linings.

DimensionsOL: 57" Waist 24-24 1/2"

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Cora Ginsburg

Object number1991-467

DescriptionWoman's gown of white cotton, embroidered with silk in delicate design of trailing multicolor flowers arranged in stripes. Gown has low squarish neckline with drawstring; bodice front closes edge to edge, dipping to deep squared-off points below waist. Tight three-quarter length sleeves cut in one piece with underarm seam, darted to curve over elbows, without ruffles or cuffs. Open front skirt to be worn with petticoat (missing), pleated to bodice beginning about 2" from center front with pleats 1/2" deep. Gown back has slightly squared neckline, with bodice dipping to a deep V at center back, continuing into skirt at center back. Back shaped with curving seams from armholes to center back waist. Center back lining pocket for boning. Bodice and sleeves lined with white tabby linen; skirt unlined. Stitches: satin, herringbone, chain, buttonhole.
Mannequin accessorized with 1991-523 and 1982-162.