Ballgown, circa 1860
Silver gauze with cut and uncut coral velvet details
Maker: Worth & Bobergh
Worn October 12, 1860 by Mrs. David Lyon Gardiner of Gardiner's Island, to a ball in honor of the Prince of Wales at the Academy of Music, New York City. Gift of Miss Sarah Diodati Gardiner. 39.26ab
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Ball Gown, circa
1865
Nougat satin trimmed with tulle, swansdown, crystal beads and glass pearls.
Label: Worth & Bobergh.
Worn by Mrs. James Flower, née Clara Howard, grandmother of the donor. This dress has an additional, more modest bodice, worn by Mrs. Flower at her wedding. Gift of Pierre Lorillard Barbey, Jr. 72.157.2a-d