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Clothing and Accessories
Women's Clothing ➔ Dress
Identifier:
154672Description:
This satin dress has a embroidered floral pattern throughout some of the fabrics. The bodice has a band collar, darts, crocheted buttons, and a long tail. The skirt is draped at the front and has knife pleats at the hem. Features that are indicative of this time period are the small bustled skirt, the tail on the bodice, and the band collar.Although this information should be reviewed, because the style does not match the 1860's, this dress was said to have been worn to President Abraham Lincoln's inaugural ball on March 4th, 1861 by the wife of the secretary of the treasurer. It has a matching parasol, number 154673.
Date:
1861Materials:
SatinCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Mrs. Cornie KoetsRelated Entities:
Mrs. Cornie Koets (donor) Abraham Lincoln (is related to)Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was an American statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865.
