One-piece house dress or morning dress, ca. 1870. Origin: America. Cinnamon colored silk has been stitched in the front area. 12 buttons decorate the front area. Closure is by means of concealed hooks and eyes. Wide cuffs of the same cinnamon silk; two decorative buttons on each. Lace on the sleeves and collar. Brown striped silk has been worked at the sides and back. Cinnamon silk inlays with decorative buttons complete the distinctive appearance. Well preserved. Abrasion to the decorative buttons. Silk wear where the hooks and eyes have been attached. The decoration is not included.
Chest: ~ 84 cm
Waist: ~ 74 cm
Length: ~ 145-165 cm