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Two piece dress, changeable apricot silk with apricot wool. CF closure of lacing. Skirt taffeta is shredded in sections. Inner CB pillow filled with horsehair. Large hooks and eyes in CB closure. Train. Soiled, pleated balayeuse of cotton tarlatan. Purchased by Katherine Winter Gilbert (1860 - 1956) in Paris during a trip to Europe in 1883, when she was 22 years of age (Provenance from donor). Yet NY label?

G2025.29.034a-b

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Historic Costume

Dress

Female

1880 - 1888

Cloth Label

Waist tape

M. C. Blanck / Modes / 158th & 13th St. N.Y.

English

Stamped

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