Balmoral gown
Clothes for Women
Inventory number
2026.3.21.21.CW.DR.C1860.US
Description
Crinoline Balmoral gown in tartan silk taffeta with beige, ivory, and anthracite grey checks. The front closed bodice with crew neck has sunburst waist darts, pagoda sleeves, trimmed with black silk ribbons with lace at the elbows and by the bottom edge, the closing at front adorned with black silk tassels; the floor-length skirt is gathered by the waistline.
Materials
Silk taffeta
Silk tassels
Lace
Origin
circa 1860
USA