1980.10.1.1

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Details

ID Number

1980.10.1.1

Category

Personal Artifacts

Sub-category

clothing - outerwear

Item Name

dress

Date

1900 - 1910

Materials

TEXTILE, SILK

Measurements

overall: 27 in x 42 in

Description

Two-piece dress : bodice(.01) and skirt (.02). Black silk taffeta with velvet and chiffon trim; embroidered; bodice; pouched; sleeveless; lined; waist-length; gathered and pleated; fastens over left breast; armholes trimmed with pleated ruching; applied rosettes; tasseled cord lace. Skirt : bell-shaped; small train; gathered at back; fastens on left side; three ruffles around hem.

History

From the estate of Dorothy Graisbery Graham (nee d'Avignon), 567 Church Street, Windsor. She was born November 4, 1897 and married Percy Crichton Graham June 4, 1927. This dress is circa 1900-1910.

Collection Name

Museum Windsor

Subject (Fre)

Y

Subjects

d'Avignon, Graham person

Costume / Costumes subject

Textiles subject

Windsor (Ont.) place

Women / Femmes subject