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Subject: Clothing and dress--History Subject: Outerwear Date: 1915 Date: 1915 Date: 1918 Content Type: Image Content Type: Image Collection: Detroit Historical Society Historic Costume Collection Collection: Digital Dress Collection Collection: Digital Dress Collection Collection: Digital Dress Collection Collection: Digital Dress Collection Collection: Digital Dress Collection-
Dress made of very sheer cloth from the early twentieth century
Women's dress made of very sheer cloth that is loosely woven of fine, ecru-color thread. The bodice has a square neckline with a black velvet yoke. Its shoulders back and front center are embroidered with heavy black and white silk floss, with heavy white lace across shoulders. The bodice is gathered to the waist, and has long, loose sleeves whose cuffs are decorated with black velvet, black chiffon, and the same black and white embroidery. There are two velvet buttons on each sleeve. The lo…