Accessory set

Unknown

ca. 1855 · linen, silk · Costume Institute

As most sets of matching dress accessories from the mid 19th century have become separated over time, this one is prized for its completeness. The undersleeves were worn so that the lace and ruffles extended below the sleeve ends for a more finished look. The set could be interchanged with different dresses , serving to expand the variety in a woman's wardrobe.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1855

Medium

linen, silk

Culture

American

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. Edward Haynes, 1946