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Dress made of green / black / white novelty woven plaid taffeta. Partly hand-stitched except for topstitching on back seams. Bell sleeves. Pointed ends. Lined with white silk. Edged with decorative stiff braid. Full, lined, and pleated skirt with a braid edge, faced hem turned up later as-is. Front opening bodice. Round waist. Custom-made 2-piece fabric-covered buttons. High round neckline. Bones in place.

G94.015

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Dress

Female

Taffeta

Silk

Green

1860

American

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