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Navy blue velvet two-piece dress. The velvet and silk satin bodice closes in the front with pearl buttons and hooks and eyes. The skirt features decorative bead-work, swagged fabric in the front, and an interior bustle.

Navy blue velvet two-piece dress. The velvet and silk satin bodice closes in the front with pearl buttons and hooks and eyes. The skirt features decorative bead-work, swagged fabric in the front, and an interior bustle. Beaded attachment detail view.

Dress

Description

Navy blue velvet two-piece dress. The velvet and silk satin bodice closes in the front with pearl buttons and hooks and eyes. The skirt features decorative bead-work, swagged fabric in the front, and an interior bustle.

Creator

Date

1881

Materials

Velvet, silk, metal, glazed cotton

Dimensions

Bodice: 13 inches (shoulder), 33 inches (bust), 25 inches (waist); Skirt: 36 inches (skirt length - front), 39 inches ( skirt length - back), 25 inches (waist)

Object ID

1956.15.27a,b

Accession Number

1956.15

Resource ID

135

Notes

Worn by Eliza Ridgely (1858-1954) and purchased during a trip to Paris.

Credit Line

Estate of Miss Eliza Ridgely

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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