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Hand-stitched dress made of white cotton gauze. Embroidered floral sprays decorate the garment. The skirt is made of two scalloped edged tiers topped by a narrow tier of rouching. In the back the tiers are replaced by a smooth, straight panel with 3 finished edges and floral motifs scattered appropriately for a shawl. The bodice is a basic organdy construction intended to be covered by a panel floating across the back from between the shoulders which is brought up around the neck like a large kerchief, crossed in front where the corners, each trimmed with a Dorset button, hook onto the skirt just below the waist.

G2004.134

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Dress

Female

Cotton

White

1916

American

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