Almina Deering's striped dress with velvet trim, Waterboro, ca. 1856

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Almina Deering's striped dress with velvet trim, Waterboro, ca. 1856

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Description

This blue, black and white stripe dress dates from the period when the cage crinoline, also known as hoop skirts, were first introduced. Made of flexible steel, cage crinoline was patented in 1856. Women could walk more easily under the caged skirt, instead of encumbered by layers heavy petticoats.

Other noted dress features include double pagoda sleeves, frizzé fringe braid trimming, and an unusual stepped velvet motif. The bodice has a front closure, a high slight 'V' neckline, and a royal blue flower with double tassel. The bodice is lined with cotton, and stitched to the skirt. Although representing the period, the skirt shows signs of alteration.

The dress is associated with Almina Guptill (b.1830), who reportedly wore it at her wedding to Isaac Newton Deering on May 14, 1856. The couple lived in Waterboro.

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  • Title: Almina Deering's striped dress with velvet trim, Waterboro, ca. 1856
  • Creation Date: circa 1856
  • Subject Date: circa 1856
  • Location: Waterboro, York County, ME
  • Media: silk, cotton
  • Dimensions: 153.7 cm x 206.4 cm
  • Local Code: 1993.300.686
  • Collection: Costume collection
  • Object Type: Physical Object

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