Jacket
Dateca. 1780
OriginEngland
MediumSilk needlework on cotton; bodice lined with linen
DimensionsA. Jacket OL 23" Waist 26" B. Petticoat L. 36"
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Cora Ginsburg
Object number1991-466,A&B
DescriptionTwo-piece gown of white cotton embroidered in silk in a delicate floral and vine design. Jacket (A) has low rounded neckline, cone-shape bodice without darts, and center-front edge to edge closure (intended to be pinned shut). Tight 3/4" length sleeves without cuffs or ruffles. Gathered "peplum" begins over front hips and extends around back. Back bodice comes to deep v center back where it meets peplum. Separate petticoat (B) is pleated to narrow tapes, with two 10" deep pocket slits. Upper rear of petticoat is not embroidered, but has plain cotton piece. Hem faced with 1" ribbon.
1775-1785
ca. 1780
ca. 1790
Textile: mid-18thc.; remade 1780s.
ca. 1790
1745-1750 (textile); gown ca. 1780, gown remade ca. 1845
ca. 1780
1780-1790
1760-1780
Ca. 1770
1760-1770 (textile); remade late 19th century
ca. 1805