Item 105681 - Grosgrain silk day dress, ca. 1922
- Item 105681 - Grosgrain silk day dress, ca. 1922
- Contributed by Maine Historical Society
- Item 105681
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Image Info Considered more "mature" in style, this deep brown, grosgrain (heavy weight) silk day dress features a V shaped front panel, wide spread collar, and pointed sleeves. Voided velvet trim with a floral design appears horizontally across the front panel, vertically down the pleated skirt, and around the cuffs. A lace collar adds a delicate detail. The iconic 1920s drop waist is also trimmed with the voided velvet.
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Voided velvet, also known as cut or burnout velvet, is made by carving away at, or weaving an area with no pile, in contrast to a raised pattern. In this instance, a flower and vine pattern is set against a latticework-type background.