"Ball gown ca. 1855-65. Gold brocaded silk. Chester County (PA) Historical Society: ""The open neckline and the exposed arms of the sleeves indicate that this dress was probably a ball gown. It has a matching capelet, or pelerine that provides a more modest look."" Click through for huge, hi-def image."
{"Image ImageDescription": "Ball gown ca. 1855-65. Gold brocaded silk. The open neckline and the exposed arms of the sleeves indicate that this dress was probably a ball gown. It has a matching capelet, or pelerine that provides a more modest look.", "Image DateTime": "2014:12:05 17:58:09", "Image Copyright": "Chester County Historical Society"}