It is a one-piece dress with a high waistline, a bodice with short sleeves and full gathers at the upper sleeve. The skirt is full-length, and a sheer fabric is use for an overdress. Ivory satin wedding shoes. Gift of mrs. Evening Gown American, c. 1905.
Sequins edge the scallop effect of each row and the neckline and sleeves.
Underdress of ivory silk satin. Worn by Mrs. Eugene Carpenter, mother of the donor. Gift of Mrs. Folwell W. Coan 82.16.1a,b The forward thrust of the bosom and the backward thrust of the hips resulted in the S-shape created by the corseted waist, hips and full bosom. This mature figure of a woman was an ideal of the period. Sleeveless, neckline is deeply rounded.