c. 1817 Spangle Evening Gown
Woman’s Evening Dress, c. 1817, French, silk wool gauze, silk satin, metal, PMA 1957-74-1
This intricate gown was treated in 2006 for exhibition and needed more support to further stabilize the delicate gauze. This included a custom dyed full lining of the bodice and the skirt with support stitching.
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Before Treatment- Overall Front
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Before Treatment- Overall Back
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After Treatment- Overall Front
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After Treatment- Overall back
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After Treatment- Open back showing new lining
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During Treatment- detail of bodice lining
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During Treatment- aligning the lining with dress on form
