Afternoon dress, azure blue silk taffeta (c. 1868) #106

#106

Afternoon dress, azure blue silk taffeta with matching moss fringe trim. The dress is supported by a cage crinoline, but the large bow at the back presages the bustle. (c. 1868) 

Donor: Mrs. Janet Gainschigg

Hat − Blue velvet with matching satin streamers

Donor − Mr. G.D. Carreras