Woman's two-part day dress
Esther Geraud
(French)
Late 1870s–early 1880s
Medium/TechniqueCotton, silk grosgrain ribbon, and mother-of-pearl buttons
DimensionsCenter Back (bodice): 68.6 cm (27 in.)
Overall (bodice bust): 81.3 cm (32 in.)
Overall (bodice waist): 59.7 cm (23 1/2 in.)
Center Back (skirt): 101.6 cm (40 in.)
Overall (bodice bust): 81.3 cm (32 in.)
Overall (bodice waist): 59.7 cm (23 1/2 in.)
Center Back (skirt): 101.6 cm (40 in.)
Credit LineMuseum purchase with funds donated by the Textile and Costume Society, Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Accession number2005.617.1-2
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Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
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ProvenancePurchased from Charles A. Whitaker Auctions on December 14, 2005.
Late 19th century
ca. 1960s
19th century
19th century
second half of 19th century
second half of 19th century
About 1825
About 1860