Detachable sleeve crinoline dress, ca. 1855

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Detachable sleeve crinoline dress, ca. 1855

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Description

A fine example of 1850s crinolines, this boat necked, grey, teal and pink plaid four-piece ensemble includes set of detachable long sleeves. The dress may be worn with or without the long sleeves. Teal green fringed neck trimming adds detail to the silk taffeta dress.

The weight of the heavily lined full skirt is carried by an attached cotton bodice (under the plaid back-laced bodice) designed to fit over the shoulders.

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About This Item

  • Title: Detachable sleeve crinoline dress, ca. 1855
  • Creation Date: circa 1855
  • Subject Date: circa 1855
  • Location: ME
  • Media: silk, cotton, baleen, wool
  • Dimensions: 177.800 cm x 170.180 cm
  • Local Code: 1997.242.9
  • Collection: Costume collection
  • Object Type: Physical Object

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Maine Historical Society
485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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