This dress is from about 1860-1865. It is a silk satin green plaid dress with fringe on sleeves and attached shawl. We did not find a particular wearer or donor of this dress. This type of pattern was very popular right before and during the civil war period. In the 1850's this dress would have been worn with crinolines or a hoop under the skirt with stockings being held up by garters. By the time the 1860's came about dresses were beginning to flattened out from the wide circular trend. Petticoats, bonnets, and capes were also important trends during this time. There were dresses for mourning, parlor entertaining, and walking dresses. This particular dress would have been a walking dress for the afternoon.
Friday, March 21, 2008
1860-1865 Plaid Silk dress
This dress is from about 1860-1865. It is a silk satin green plaid dress with fringe on sleeves and attached shawl. We did not find a particular wearer or donor of this dress. This type of pattern was very popular right before and during the civil war period. In the 1850's this dress would have been worn with crinolines or a hoop under the skirt with stockings being held up by garters. By the time the 1860's came about dresses were beginning to flattened out from the wide circular trend. Petticoats, bonnets, and capes were also important trends during this time. There were dresses for mourning, parlor entertaining, and walking dresses. This particular dress would have been a walking dress for the afternoon.
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