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Black and white pinstriped silk overdress attached to a lavender and tan checked sleeved vest. Flat domed steel buttons down center front. 2 button are placed on the middle of the center front as a enclosure. Slightly cutaway front, shawl collar, all with piped edges. Vest has high round neckline. Coat sleeves are finished with elaborate cuff frill. Ecru machine-laced frill at each end of sleeves. Princess seams in back with shaped patch pockets on back hips. Lined with thin white cotton.

G98.115

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Child, Female

Historic Costume

Overdress

Female

Silk

Cotton

Silver

Brown

1875 - 1880

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