This dress comes from the Tasha Tudor Collection of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Tasha Tudor (née Starling Burgess, 1915-2008) was a writer and illustrator of children’s books, including Mother Goose and Corgiville Fair. The idyllic, 19th century world she painted in her books was the lifestyle she pursued: for much of her adult life Tudor lived on New England farms, weaving, tending to animals, baking bread, and collecting, mending, and wearing centuries-old clothing. 

For detailed biography, see Jeanette Chandler Knazek, “Tasha Tudor,” Tashatudorandfamily.com. 

Dark blue and black silk jacquard brocade with floral motif, jewel neckline with dropped shoulders that have long full sleeves trimmed in blue and black chenille and silk chain fringe, a full skirt gathered into the waist, and center front button closure with chainstitched covered buttons. 
Unlabeled
Size Label: N/A
Accession No.: 1998-237

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17.5"
Chest: 37"
Waist: 27"
Hips: 50"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 55.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 29"