Dress ensemble of black silk taffeta

Title
Dress ensemble of black silk taffeta
LC Subject
main garments
Donor
Emberson, Heather V.
Description
Dress ensemble of black silk taffeta: a) Bodice of black silk taffeta with round neckline with round lace collar and standing lace collar trim; pin pleats at yoke; long sleeves with lace trim; attached tie at waist ties in back; bodice is lined in white batiste. b) Skirt of black silk taffeta has panel at front with accent buttons at each side from knee to hem; A-line; slim through the hips; hook and eye closures at back. c) Sash belt has cummerbund-like style with horizontal pleating and is of black taffeta; hook and eye closures.
Motif
Leaf motif
Work Type
dresses (garments)
Location
United States
Date
1910/1919
Identifier
1984.001.039
Rights
In Copyright
License
Creative Commons: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International
Type
Image
Format
image/tiff
Material
Silk Taffeta
Technique
Bloused bodice Pin pleats Cummerbund Lace trim
Set
Historic and Cultural Textile and Apparel Collection
Primary Set
Historic and Cultural Textile and Apparel Collection
Institution
Oregon State University