Donor: Max Uhle / Function: 2.4 Fine Clothes and Accoutrements not used exclusively for status or religious purposes - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Skirt and bodice, accession number 7-7313a,b, described as Victorian skirt and bodice: a) bodice - cream taffeta with black netting over, applique embroidery pieces at shoulders and neckline with geometric and floral design. Heavy appliqued and ornamented center section with bead, sequins, applique, etc. Sleeves made of black netting with sequins and jet black beads for design. Front closed with hooks, multiple stays. 15.75" long 34" sleeve to sleeve b) pleated and gathered cream taffeta, black crinoline, then lace over. floral pattern, multiple ruffles at bottom. Longer lace train. 48.5": long with train, 60" wide at hem

Hearst Museum object titled Skirt and bodice, accession number 7-7311a,b, described as A.) black taffeta top, long sleeves, cuffs with black cording in circular and vinelike patterns, most of bodice and sleeves covered in same cording patterns. Ivory and taffeta neckline, closed with hooks. Black netting overlay, black and white cording, black beads and sequins. Large beaded medallions on border of panel made of grey and black beads and large turquoise beads. Velvet waistline. 21" long, 23" shoulder b.) narrow black shift, taffeta, multiple layers of ruffles, as well as underskirt with pleated ruffles. Decorated with black cording same as bodice. label inside reading "PHALAX Guaranteed Taffeta" waist 29" length 50" at train

Hearst Museum object titled Skirt, bodice, and collar, accession number 7-7312a-c, described as a) bodice - eggshell and pink taffeta, stays, closed with hooks, covered by ivory netting, heavily embroidered, floral appliques. Appliqued floral medallions at neckline, had beads and attached by pink ribbon. Short sleeves with lace at shoulders. velvet waistline 14.5" long 29" wide b) skirt - eggshell taffeta, two rows of ruffles on hem. Covered with pale pink netting, dispersed circles of floral pattern appliqued at regular intervals, netting over skirt with multiple rows of ruffles, hand and machine sown. 43" long with train, 66" wide c) collar - pink netting, eggshell applique in leaf and organic patterns 14.5" neckline, 11" long