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Dress

Date1835-1840

OriginAmerica or England

MediumBrown silk tabby

DimensionsGown Length: 51 1/2" Cape Length (at center back): 14 1/2"

Credit LineGift of Tasha Tudor.

Object number1996-282,A&B

DescriptionGown of brown tabby silk with shallow "V" neckline overlaid with pleated bands extending over shoulders with low-set armscye. Fitted bodice with flat waistline that ends in small peak at center front. Long sleeves with fullness pleated tight to top of shoulder, trimmed with double ruffles. Fullness balloons over elbows and tapers to the wrists, ending in buttoned cuffs with pleated trim. Long full skirt gathered at the waist. Separate ruffled cape collar lined with brown cotton.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of Tasha Tudor.