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Object Description
| Type | Physical Object |
| Basic ID | Wedding dress, 1874. Silk satin, taffeta. Maker unknown. Gift of Messrs. Charles B., Frank S., and Robert D. Elder. 1946.31a-d |
| Title | Dress |
| Place of Origin | United States |
| Date | 1874 |
| Physical Description | Dress of bright green silk taffeta. Fitted bodice (a) has high neck with button-front closure, drop shoulder sleeves, and upturned cuffs at wrist. Attached short peplum is open in the front; it covers the hips and is edged with dark green silk tasseled fringe. Removable collar (b) has silk satin-trimmed lapels and fringe edging. Skirt (c) is floor-length with train. Pleated, satin-trimmed ruffle along bottom hem. Silk taffeta two-layered apron (d) with back tie closure. |
| Materials/Techniques |
silk (fiber) satin taffeta |
| Object History | Worn by Mrs. Robert S. Elder, née Harriet Newell Dewey, mother of the donors, to her wedding in 1874. |
| Curatorial Statement | This wedding dress shows that even by the late nineteenth century, non-white wedding gowns were still popular. The Museum's collection reflects the changing trend to ivory, which began in earnest in the 1890s. The style of skirt featured here is referred to as a tie-back due to internal ties that allow the wearer to adjust the fullness to her liking. When untied, the skirt is easier to store. |
| Classification | costume (mode of fashion) |
| Categories |
clothing main garments |
| Object Types |
dresses (garments) wedding dresses bodices skirts (garments) collars (neckwear) |
| Related Persons |
Dewey, Harriet Newel Elder, Robert S. |
| Related Terms | weddings |
| Credit Line | Gift of Messrs. Charles B., Frank S., and Robert D. Elder |
| Owner | Chicago Historical Society |
| Copyright Notice | © Chicago Historical Society, published on or before 2017, all rights reserved. |
| Object Number | 1946.31a-d |
| Image File Name | ICHi-54462; ICHi-54463; ICHi-54459; ICHi-54460; ICHi-54461; ICHi-54872 |
| Language | English |
| Repository | Chicago History Museum. 1601 North Clark Street Chicago, Illinois 60614-6038 |
| Collection Name | Museum Collection (Chicago History Museum) |
| Research Inquiry | http://libguides.chicagohistory.org/research |
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Description
| Basic ID | Wedding dress, 1874. Silk satin, taffeta. Maker unknown. Gift of Messrs. Charles B., Frank S., and Robert D. Elder. 1946.31a-d |
| Title | i54459 |
| Copyright Notice | © Chicago Historical Society, published on or before 2017, all rights reserved. |
| Repository | Chicago History Museum. 1601 North Clark Street Chicago, Illinois 60614-6038 |
| Collection Name | Museum Collection (Chicago History Museum) |
| Rights | For permission to reproduce, distribute, or otherwise use this image, please visit https://images.chicagohistory.org or contact rightsrepro@chicagohistory.org. |
