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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.89.214.1
Collection
Wheatland
Description
2 piece dress of Rust Moire. Bodice has bishop sleeves with double row of same material ruching above end of sleeve. Corduroy-covered rounded button closure down front, originally had eleven buttons, six are missing. Deep V at front and back center at waist 5 in below waist. Plain rounded neckline without collar. two 1in gathered bands of same fabric decorated sleeves and run from from lower front, up front waist, and has self fabric covered weight sewn on underside. Machine and hand stitcihng. 10 stays. Lined with brown cotton fabric with lighter weight fabric in sleeves. Seam raw edges overcast 4 hooks and eyes along inside from waist up.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 39
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Subcategory
Clothing -- Outerwear
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Bodice
Material
Cloth
Length (in)
70
Width (in)
26
Dimension Details
Bust is 37' Sleeve is 21' Skirt length is 49.5' Waist is 26'
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-12-21
Condition Notes
some underarm stains and repairs
Object ID
W.89.214.1
Notes
In acid-free box and paper since 05/1995.
Accession Number
W.89.214
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