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Dolman

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Dolman visite of black silk velvet, flatlined with black cotton. Standing collar, heavily interlined; gathered and padded at shoulders. Very long fronts, ending in points. Back is cut with two points just below the waist. Whole surface is covered with black silk cord, stitched down by hand in swirling and paisley motifs. Otherwise machine sewn.

2018.028.2

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Adult, Female

Outerwear

Historic Costume

Cape

Female

Velvet

Silk

Black

1883 - 1889

19th Century

Late 19th Century

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