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Black chiffon and ribbon gown
1976.19.2, front
Titles: Black chiffon and ribbon gown (Supplied title)
Description: Black lace over ecru silk taffeta, gown. Severe mono bosom bodice with high standing collar, dropped netted yoke with tucked lace and lace applique on silk. Modified leg of mutton sleeve. Skirt is wide gored lisse with fullness at center back and netted ribbon lace dropping into tucked ribbon lace flounces. Silk ruffled petticoat has lisse over petticoat. Attributed to Lina Christianson, Minneapolis, Minnesota dressmaker, circa 1905. Worn by Anna Malcom Agnew Davis, whose husband, Cushman K. Davis, was a Minnesota Governor and United States Senator.
Dates
- Not earlier than 1904 - Not later than 1907 (Creation)
Creation
- owned/used by: Davis, Anna Malcolm Agnew
- made by: Christianson, Lina
Identifiers
- Accession Number: 1976.19.2
Holding Type: 3D Objects
Quantity: 1 item
Format
- Content Category: artifacts
Measurements
- 42 1/4 inches length (waist to hem, front)
- 45 inches length (waist to hem, side)
- 50 inches length (waist to hem, back)
- 42 1/2 inches circumference (bustline)
- 25 1/2 inches circumference (waistline, bodice)
- 26 1/2 inches circumference (waistline, skirt)
- 130 inches circumference (hem)
Subjects
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1976.19.2, front
1976.19.2, back