Contributed by Maine Historical Society
- MMN #105815
- print page
- download web image
Purchase a reproduction of this item on VintageMaineImages.com.
Description
This black silk taffeta dress, possibly mourning attire, dates from the 1860s. Remnants of a sheer white fabric at the neckline reveal traces of a white collar. The full sleeves feature ruched shoulders, and a lace detailing at the cuff. The dress was meant to be worn over an elliptical or oval hoop skirt. Evidence of ten buttons form the front enclosure on the padded bust. The low set shoulder's ruched detailing helps date the garment to the mid 1860s, around the end of the American Civil War.
About This Item
- Title: Black taffeta dress, ca. 1865
- Creation Date: circa 1865
- Subject Date: circa 1865
- Location: ME
- Media: silk, cotton
- Dimensions: 139.700 cm x 131.445 cm
- Local Code: 1993.300.64.1
- Collection: Costume collection
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Clothing & dress
- Mourning clothing & dress
- Mourning customs
- Mourning dress
- Women's clothing--19th century
Other Keywords
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
Website
This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. No Permission is required to use the low-resolution watermarked image for educational use, or as allowed by the applicable copyright. For all other uses, permission is required.
More to Consider
Item 105814
Mourning dress, ca. 1878
Item 105816
Bradbury family mourning dress, Standish, ca. 1845
Item 105817
Altered mourning dress, Standish, ca. 1865
Please post your comment below to share with others. If you'd like to privately share a comment or correction with MMN staff, please send us a message with this link.
