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Dress, c.1887

Owned by Elizabeth Gay Sisson (1860-1897) of Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

Silk brocade, satin, glazed cotton, linen and silk lace, brass hooks and eyes, horn or plastic boning.

via connecticut museum of culture and history

Red velvet dress. Not to be confused with the cake. But just as yummy, yes?

I adore red velvet, and the deep crimson hue of this gown is no exception. Though it looks quite modern it's about 120 years old, dating from the 19th and 20th centuries.

You see, this dress had alterations. We know the original gown was from 1887, but in around 1902 the bodice and, likely, the skirt were updated to reflect the fashion of the times.

Silk velvet is just such a marvel, though. The way it absorbs light makes it hard to photograph, but when they get it right it's magical. Everything about this dress is just timeless. I especially love the contrasting taffeta on the hem!

From MFA Boston.

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Wedding Clothing (Dress and accessories) ca. 1887

Ivory wedding dress, with accessories. Largely machine-sewn with some hand-stitched detailing. Lace tacked on by hand. Lace is mixed bobbin and needle lace. Bodice: Ivory satin bodice with three-quarter length sleeves with lace around sleeves and high collar. Three moire silk bows along length of bodice, which cover the four hook and tie closures and 11 mother of pearl buttons (only 5 buttons left). Bodice is V-shaped at bottom and is built with a panel with whalebone (baleen) stays. Structure of the bodice likely is inspired by 17th century fashions. Skirt: Ivory satin skirt with pleated gathers at each hip joint - front falls to ankle or floor length. Waistband with button closure and thin lining. Thick train of satin, lined with soft muslin, and trimmed with lace. Pleated in back. Front of skirt has panels of moire silk and the back is entirely silk satin twill. Hip pleats further reference 17th century dress. Sash: White silk ribbon, 6" thick, tied in a bow. (Likely not a sash for Mrs. Skinner, but may have been worn by Joseph Skinner or used at the wedding.) Shoes: Two ivory satin shoes, pointed, with thick kitten heel. Leather lining, wood and leather sole.

The Joseph Allen Skinner Museum at Mount Holyoke College

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