Walking dress
1874–75
Object PlaceBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueSilk plain weave (faille), silk fringe
DimensionsCenter front (bodice): 55.9 cm (22 in.)
Center front (skirt): 108 cm (42 1/2 in.)
Center front (skirt): 108 cm (42 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGift of Miss Ruth Burke
Accession number56.818a-b
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ProvenanceMade for Mrs. John Howe of Lowell, Mass. Gift of Miss Ruth Burke, to MFA 1956
about 1840
late 19th century
mid-18th century