Monday, December 15, 2014

Two piece dress, lavender warp print silk taffeta (c. 1900)






Two piece dress, lavender warp print silk taffeta with grape and white striped silk taffeta ruffles (c. 1900) 

Donor: Mrs. Margaret Stark O'Rourke by Mrs. William Sperry

Ribbon strap holds up skirt for dancing, revealing a petticoat of multi-tiered lace ruffles.