Ivory Silk Underlay for Dress, circa 1890

Item — Box: B148.01.0001

Identifier: B148.01.0001

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Abstract

An ivory silk dress used as an underlay for the ivory and black dress. The dress is sleeveless with a V-cut neck and a fitted bodice. The bodice is off-white silk lined with a natural (not bleached or dyed) colored cotton. The skirt is a butter cream colored silk and lined in a light weight muslin. The skirt has two large eleven inch rows of rouching (pleats that are attached at both ends), which add fullness to an overdress. Additionally, there is one small ruffle at the bottom. The fitted bodice and skirt are from two different garments. The back is held together by nine hooks-and-eyes in the center back. Originally belonged to Frances Wisebart Jacobs.

Dates

circa 1890

Digital Repository

Ivory Silk Underlay for Dress

Rights and Usage Statement

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Extent

1 Items (underlay for dress)

Additional Description

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection consists of clothing that belonged to Frances Wisebart Jacobs and to a relative and contemporary of hers. Also included in the collection are articles and papers about Abraham and Frances Wisebart Jacobs as well as two framed photographs (1887) of Frances Jacobs. The clothing comprises a two-piece satin and lace dress (ca. 1885), a silk underlay (ca. 1890), an ivory and black cotton overlay (ca. 1909-1913), and a velvet jacket (ca. 1924).