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Coat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Three quarter length evening coat, cut rather full and straight from shoulders, of cream net over pale gray chiffon, and cream taffeta lining. Back and front panels cut over shoulders to form wide yoke of fine cream cloth. Below elbow sleeves finished with wide cuff of cloth. The whole garment is elaborately embroidered in heavy silk and cotton thread in wild rose design. Front opening, neckline, and cuffs edged with gray velvet piping. Lining front edged with lace and chiffon ruching

G2025.29.029

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Historic Costume

Coat

Female

1900 - 1910

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