Museum / Archive

Forge and Anvil Museum

Collection

Sparta Fashion Inventory

Description Level

Item

Description

This dress was probably worn after mourning the death of a family member for over a year. The jacket has bone inserts. The Dress also features a bustly (note the extra length at the back).

Material

Silk

Category

Clothing Accessory Artifact

Sub-category

PA - Clothing

Accession Number

1995.001.234

Storage Location

Sparta Old Church Museum

Date Range

1880's

Municipal Origin

Sparta

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