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. 

Brown with red and yellow windowpane pattern silk taffeta two-piece dress. The bodice is trimmed with light brown silk satin along the jewel neckline and scalloped waist hem, fitted sleeves are trimmed with piped tabs and large fabric covered buttons, and black glass faceted globe button closure on the center front. The skirt is full with a separate tie-waist panel at center back and embellished with piped bands of self fabric and covered buttons.
Unlabeled
Size Label: N/A
Accession No.: 1996-663, a & b

Approximate Measurements:
BODICE
Shoulders: 17.75"
Chest: 35"
Waist: 27"
Hips: 41"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 23.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30"

SKIRT
Waist: 27"
Hips: 70"
Length (side waist band to hem): 47.5"