Silk Taffeta Dress with Ikat Print, 1860s

Brown and black silk taffeta evening dress with woven stripe and Ikat print, trimmed with black braiding and beading along the chest and sleeves, sleeves with puffed caps, full gathered skirt, and front hook and eye closures with button details.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: DRW.128.1860

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 20"
Chest: 35.5"
Waist: 23"
Hips: 46"
Length (underarm to hem): 50"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33.25"

Property of Mary D. Doering, Falls Church, Virginia

Condition:

The overall condition is good with the following:
Structural Issues: The banded collar has some minor splitting starting to occur on the front but still intact. There are several areas that look as if there were something stitched to the dress, along the upper bodice and the skirt, but cannot confirm. The right side seam at hip level has started to split.
Split/Separated Seams: The trim is loose and separated from the upper bodice with the front left detached.
Losses: There is some minor bead loss throughout, most noticeable on the back left shoulder blade area and front left chest area. The hemline of the skirt has several areas where the braided hem tape has worn away or has small holes.
Soiling/Spots: There are soiled spots throughout the entire dress with the most noticeable area being the neckline, underarms, skirt along the waistline, and hemlines of the sleeves and skirt.

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Silk Taffeta Dress with Ikat Print, 1860s

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