Lace gown
Historical artifact -- Dress
Identifier:
1982.79.20Description
Ecru lace dress with surplice neckline and spaghetti straps. Includes an upward pointed empire waist. Skirt is fitted at the waist and flares to the hem. Bodice and skirt are attached. Includes a matching lace bolero and a belt. The dress is fully lined. It buttons down the back to the hip level. The buttons are lace covered and attach with loops. The belt closes with snaps. Machine stitched. Lining is crepe, possibly silk. Hem is faced with horsehair/crinoline. The lining seams are finished but the dress seams are not. The bodice of the dress has three bust darts per side.Bolero is nicely hemmed with edges folded along scallops and invisibly stitched. Very fine work. Dress neckline is along the scalloped edge of the lace. Floor length.
Bolero has three darts at the top of the sleeve cap which give it a little bit of a puffed sleeve effect.
dress includes a label that says “Jeanne Driscall New York”