Dress, about 1860

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Description:

While this appears to be a day dress at first glance, it was more likely used around the house in the morning as it opens entirely from waist to hem at center front. It may have had boning in the bodice, however the bodice has been altered so it is difficult to determine.Worn by Betsy Ann Cowles Palmer around 1860. Betsy Ann Cowles Palmer was born in 1822. In 1839, she married Charles Henry Palmer, a pioneer investor and developer of mines and railroads in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The Palmer's had five children, Verena Palmer Beaudette, Charles Henry Palmer, Jr., Clarence A. Palmer, Virginia Louise Palmer Pickman, and Philomela Palmer Hoffman.

Date Issued:

[1850 TO 1860]

Data Provider:

Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford

Collection:

Digital Dress Collection

Place:

Michigan

Subject Topic:

Dresses, Silk, Plaids, Quilting, Lace, and Women's clothing

Subject Name:

Palmer, Betsy Ann

Format:

clothing

Rights:

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URL:

http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:EM02_2004_9_48