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Description
A woman with a dark, up-swept hairstyle stands in profile with her arms outstretched. She wears a long red dress with a black trellis-like diamond pattern on the bodice and skirt. The outfit begins with a floral-patterned blouse in white, red, and black. The blouse has a high neck and long, narrow sleeves that reach over the hand with a flared edge. The blouse disappears beneath a full bodice, which continues to a tightly-gathered waistline emphasized by several black bands. The dress continues to the ground where a double layer of red ruffles spill out from underneath the hem of the dress. The back of the dress has a train of tightly-gathered folds which end in ruffles. In the distance is a small, black and white illustration of the rear view of the dress.
Clothing and dress Collars Dresses Hairstyles Lace and lace making Pleats (Sewing) Women's clothing 20th C costume United States Checker pattern Evening dresses (Garments) Ruffle Trains (Costume components)
Time Period
1900-1909 American - Reconstructionist, 1865-1918 French - Third Republic, 1870-1940 United Kingdom - Modern, 1901-1919
Place
United States
Source
Fashion plate, engraving (print), colored, 10.25 x 14.5 inches; Scripps College, Ella Strong Denison Library, Macpherson Collection, Costume Plates of Myrtle Tyrrell Kirby, box 11
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