Dress #1182 - Purple and White Checked Silk (Pic 898, 899 900, 901, 902, 903, 904) Loaned by: Misses C. Gertrude Norbcross, Edith E. Norcross, Babson Park, Florida Secured by: Mrs. J.S. Young and Mrs. Cyrus Wells, Colonial Chapter, D.A.R. History: Made in the 1860's. Belonged to an aunt of the donors. Pansy fringe trim. A. Skirt B. Bodice - The interesting thing about the dress is the way the skirt is made. For housewear this would sweep the floor ; but on the underside tapes are arranged so that by tying them up, a series of puffs are made across the back which shortens the skirt to walking length. Has large pocket set into one side of shirt at front gore. Also boasts a watch pocket. Under bodice corsetting. Waist- 22" . Dress #1407 - Taffeta (Pic 905) Date Recieved - 1935 No description left of article at Sibley House A. Eggplant Taffeta Basque B. Eggplant Taffeta Redingote Waist - 26", under bodice corsetring Dress #2623 - Ivory Wedding Gown, slippers and pale blue long kid gloves (Pic 907, 908, 909, 910, 911, 912, 913, 914, 915) Given by: Miss Enga Zeller, 1039 Grand Ave., St. Paul Secured by: Mrs. A.E. Henry History: Belonged to Mrs. George W. Phollips (Mattie) who was a member of the Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America. Made in Paris, France. 6 front stays and 2 side stays and breast pads. Waist - 24" Dress c1860 #X.1.56 Bodice and Dress (No Card Available, Pic 916) Chartreusse (Pea Green). Fly fringe down both sides, belt w/fringe at waist. Coat sleeve under bodice corsetting. Skirt - left front opening Back - cartridge pleating and puffing (ties inside) Waist - 26" Dress - Green taffeta with darker green trim (says 1860's but may be 1880's 2584, Pic # 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) Given by: Mrs. Neuhall Description: Short bodice. Ruching (box pleats) from front of bodice around neck and down (2 rows) Coat sleeve, armseys has contrasting piping sleeves accented w/2 sets of ruching. 4 stays in front, 2 inside, self piping, silk satin. Front shirt has 2 A-shaped stripes in dark green 4 ruching stripes joining the "A" in center. Horse chair crinoline lining skirt and ruching back of shirt alternates w/darker green stripes 2 gathered ruffles and 2 plain panels back cartridge pleating w/button attachment Waist - 24" Dress #1202 - 1860 Blue and Silver One Piece Dress (Pic # 9, 10, 11, 12) Given by: Mrs. E. P. Capin, 248 S. Irving Blvd, LA. She is a member for life- DAR. Belonged to: Mrs. J.H. Thompson - 1860 , Mother of donor - nee Ellen Gould. Description: Horizontal stripe except for sleeves which are diagonal stripe. 3 narrow pieces of black velvet ribbon following the front bodice and ending in a point in the back. Also 3 black stripes on each sleeve. Back has cartridge pleating. Card: pocket, left front opening, inverted box pleating on both front and sides, under bodice corsette, stays front sides and back. Waist - 24" Dress - 2 Piece (Sue's guess 1880) #X.1.150 (Pic # 13) Description: Vivid stripe bodice (vertical, narrow ombre shading light-dark), cocoa brown skirt w/puffs and ties. Long basque many buttons pointed 8 stays Waist - 22"