Historical Costume Collection
University of Michigan
Working in the Costume/Fashion archive at the University of Michigan, I was able to help curate our teachable collection, along with learning different conservation and preservation techniques for these garments spanning 1800s-present day
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Full Dress
Side View of Sleeves
Back Placket and Zipper
Belt and Bow
Pieced Battenburg Lace
Iridescent Sequins
Lace
Ruffles/Attached Petticoat
Ruffles on Attached Petticoat
Chain Stitched Ruffles
Boning/Bodice Structure
Attached Inner Waist Belt
Back Zipper
Hand Stitched Zipper
Silk Shirring and Shredding (petticoat)
Silk Shirring and Shredding (petticoat)
Interfacing Structure