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Two piece dress of heavy silk and wool or mohair cream and gray grosgrain material. a.) Fitted bodice with high collar and long straight sleeves ending in point over back of hand, lace trimmed. Bodice front trimmed with simulated bolero of ecru lace. Bodice overlays and fastens under left arm and over shoulder. Attached waist band of striped cream colored ribbon, fastening in the front to simulate a bow; small oval cut steel buckle. b.) Simple gored floor length skirt with fullness at back. Hem is faced with light tan velveteen

G2025.29.016a-b

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Historic Costume

Dress

Female

1899 - 1901

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