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Dress
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched lt apple green silk brocade. Pointed bodice, med. wide neckline. Very full sleeves with rows of gathers at top and wrist. Fan pleats at mid breast, bow at base. Mancherons with frills caught at intervals to form scalloped effect. Small matching frilled pelerine. Skirt gathered.
G92.133
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1837
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
Hand stitched
silk brocade
pointed bodice
wide neckline
fan pleats
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