Dress
Dateca. 1835
OriginAmerica or England
MediumSemi-sheer cotton, printed; cotton and wool lace
DimensionsOL: 49"
Credit LineGift of Tasha Tudor.
Object number1996-264
DescriptionWoman's gown of semi-sheer cotton with self stripe, printed with stripes of orange and blue rainbow effect alternating with abstract elements and floral and leaf stripes. Wide V neckline with gathers over chest. Wide pointed collar extending over gathered sleeves from center of bodice. Inset waistband. Sleeves are very full at upper arm and elbows, tapering to narrow wrists. Full gathered skirt. Trim on collar is wool and cotton bobbin lace.Label TextDress
Britain or United States, ca. 1830
Printed cotton trimmed with wool and cotton bobbin lace, fully lined with cotton
G1996-264, gift of Tasha Tudor
During the 1830s, women's sleeves became enormous, only to deflate in the 1840s.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of Tasha Tudor.
