Blue Striped Day Dress
Europe or United States of America, ca.1870-75
Bright blue taffeta with woven gray and white stripes. The first of the three different bustle styles to emerge in the 19th century, the skirt portion is wide and full and constructed to mimic the draped and open robe style of the 18th century.
Dress: Silverman/Rodgers Collection, KSUM 1983.1.107ab
Hat: Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Charles J. Casey for Mrs. Margarite Stockwell, KSUM 1988.8.11
Purse: Gift of Joan Andress, KSUM 1991.40.4