Model of Woman's Dress: Bodice and Skirt

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Model of Woman's Dress: Bodice and Skirt

c. 1905

Artist/maker unknown, French? Probably made for Gimbel Bros

Although this dress is small, it was not made for a child, but rather as a scale model of an extremely fashionable woman’s dress of the period. Probably made in France and used at Gimbel Brothers department store in Philadelphia, this miniature creation showed customers the shape, style, and exquisite detailing of a luxurious day dress they could order in full size.

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Object Details

Titles:

Model of Woman's Dress: Bodice and Skirt

Date:

c. 1905

Artists:

Artist/maker unknown, French? Probably made for Gimbel Bros

Medium:

Blue and white checked silk plain weave, cotton machine lace

Dimensions:

Circumference (Bodice Bust): 24 1/4 inches (61.6 cm) Waist (Bodice): 14 1/2 inches (36.8 cm) Center Back Length (Bodice): 11 inches (27.9 cm) Waist (Skirt): 14 1/2 inches (36.8 cm) Center Back Length (Skirt): 30 inches (76.2 cm) Center Front Length (Skirt): 25 1/2 inches (64.8 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

Gift of Mrs. William Hill Steeble and Martha B. Newkirk in memory of their mother, Mrs. I. Roberts Newkirk, 1977

Accession Number:

1977-189-3a,b

Geography:

Possibly made in France, Europe

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