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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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