Collections record Beta

Bodices and Skirt

1971-16-3 a-f

A: Short Sleeve Bodice: Blue, tan and grey silk plaid fabric; scoop neck with hook & eyes down front; puffed short sleeves with overlapping blue angular ribbon with small white embroidered flowers; across back are three sets of tan and blue braided ropes; waist ends in point at middle of back; lined with tan linen B: Long sleeve Bodice - Same plaid silk material; high collar; puffed long sleeves with curved braid of blue and grey at cuff; waist has ruffle in same material; back is pleated down to waist; lining is grey cotton with small dark grey and brown pattern C: Skirt - blue, grey and tan geometric pattern printed silk; blue silk waistband with hook & eye closure; near bottom is a 5" piece of blue silk with ruffle at end; hemline is finished with blue piping; lined with tan linen; full skirt D,E,F: scraps of fabric - collar pieces, part of a sleeve, misc. scrap

ca. 1865

• linen
• silk