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Dress
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand-stitched dress made of printed delaine. The print consists of rose vines and brown stripes. The skirt is unlined. 3 tiers of bias flounce above the hem. Plain-boned bodice, rather large round neckline. Concealed hook closure, no buttons. Bell sleeves with tiered effect at the bottom; faced with ordinary brown lining cambric. Flounces finished with self-bias binding. Rather long-waisted.
G2005.117
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
Dress
Female
Cotton - Delaine
Glazed Cotton
Brown
Pink
1855 - 1860
American