Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
A bodice made from figured green and pink iridescent silk—also called shot silk—features long straight sleeves and a ruched pointed waist, classic elements of 1840s fashions. Likely once paired with a full matching skirt, only the bodice survives. The identical shot silk fabric, almost certainly taken from the missing skirt, survives instead. Someone reused the fabric, making it into a circa 1918–1922 ankle length dress.
About This Item
- Title: Iridescent shot silk bodice, ca. 1848
- Creation Date: circa 1848
- Subject Date: circa 1848
- Location: ME
- Media: silk, cotton
- Local Code: 1993.300.05.1
- Collection: Costume collection
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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