Dress
Object number93.105.444 a,b
Datec. 1880
OriginParis, France
MediumSilk taffeta; Cotton, Synthetic pearls, Cotton lace, Unknown boning, Metal
Credit LineTransfer from Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation
DescriptionTwo-piece floor length dress of salmon silk taffeta comprised of bodice and skirt. Bodice buttons down front with a second row of decorative buttons. Sleeves are net covered with pearl beads and trimmed with pink ribbon at the cuffs. Skirt has inside tapes. The fabric of the skirt is gathered, draped, and tiered. Dimensions23 waistMarks(a)
Corset strap: "(?)OURNISSEUR Bievete de S.M.L'IMPERATRICES Mon VIGNON 182 Rue de Rivoli PARIS".
Historical NotesMade by French fashion designer Madame Vignon.
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