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The exuberant and artistic styles of 1830s’ fashion captured the Romantic era’s revival of motifs from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Such historic influences can be seen in this dress’s vivid navy blue and apricot color contrast, multi-tiered scalloped hem, and dramatic gigot, or “leg-of-mutton,” sleeves. This dress was worn by Eliza Eichelberger Ridgely…

The exuberant and artistic styles of 1830s’ fashion captured the Romantic era’s revival of motifs from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Such historic influences can be seen in this dress’s vivid navy blue and apricot color contrast, multi-tiered scalloped hem, and dramatic gigot, or “leg-of-mutton,” sleeves. This dress was worn by Eliza Eichelberger Ridgely… Angled view. Rear view. Waist and skirt detail view. Hem detail view. Shoulder detail view. Sleeve detail view.

Dress

Description

The exuberant and artistic styles of 1830s’ fashion captured the Romantic era’s revival of motifs from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Such historic influences can be seen in this dress’s vivid navy blue and apricot color contrast, multi-tiered scalloped hem, and dramatic gigot, or “leg-of-mutton,” sleeves. This dress was worn by Eliza Eichelberger Ridgely (1803–1867).

Creator

Date

1830

Materials

Muslin

Dimensions

22.5 inches (bust), 20.5 inches (waist), 14 inches (shoulder)

Object ID

1944.76.1

Resource ID

226

Credit Line

Gift of John Ridgley

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

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