March 28, 2010
Here’s another candidate very much in need of stabilization:
From 1992.013 |
However, it might already be too far gone.
Here are some notes:
Silvery blue silk, diagonal weave taffeta, fish motif; natural polished cotton; green silk velvet; red silk velvet; red taffeta; periwinkle silk; white cotton waistband; hemp hem lining; metal hook and eyes, brass
Fitted bodice; full skirt
a. skirt: floor length; fitted at waist; five panels; two tiers of ruffles at hem; velvet at inner hem, lined with hemp; polished cotton skirt lining; one pocket on right hip; cotton waistband, later addition; hook and eyes at waist center back
b. bodice: waist length, five piece; fittled two piece full length sleeve, gathered shoulders, split cuff on either side of wrist; mandarin collar with inset periwinkle silk over center front of bodice extending to waist; red velvet lapels; red velvet waist band; 18 interior brass hooks and eyes to close center front, 3 to close neck; boning at waist; three tapered panels in back
Condition issues: Tearing at collar. Shattering. Staining. Fabric worn in skirt. Pin in hem (rusty).
and here’s a slideshow with more images:
April 21st, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Just a quick note to say the cataloging seems to be going really well there — I’m so pleased to see some concise and clear descriptions. Keep up the good work!
JESSA