Collections record Beta

Bodice and Skirt

1916-18-5 a,b

A: Bodice - brown, grey, and white printed silk bodice; with simple round neckline with small embroidered linen collar; 12 small wood buttons covered in brown and white down front; tucked half-sleeves open on under side, linen in white satin, and edged in brown and white satin braiding; at shoulder an over flap also bordered with brown and white braiding; this flap covered in white satin to which the open sleeve is attached; the back has a pleated tail and side seams; lined in brown satin with 5 stays; an inner black waist tie; and a tiny satin pocket on the left side B: Skirt - has white cotton waistband with recent button and is tightly gathered; lining is brown glazed cotton and is finished with brown border tape on inside of hemline

worn by Mrs. Storrs O. Seymour

ca. 1830

• silk