Collections record Beta

Dress - 2 Bodices and Skirt

1982-15-1 a,b,c

A: Bodice - pink silk, body of top consists of series of tiny vertical pleats pressed into fabric; wide neckline with pink gauzy ribbon around it; elbow length sleeves with pink ribbon wrapped around sleeve three times accented with clusters of small seed pearls; ruffle of pink satin at end of sleeve; bodice closes on side under arm with hook and eyes; lining glazed linen; boned; large pink satin bow on one shoulder B: Bodice - pink satin with lace overlay; high neck; long fitted sleeves with lace ruffle at end; large ruffle across fornt of bodice and down center front; closes on side under arm with hook and eyes; interior belt; lined with glazed linen; boned C: Skirt - pink satin; full with train; applique of same pink satin wrapped around body of skirt in a curled design; ruffle of pink gauzey material at bottom; lined with linen

ca. 1900

• linen
• silk