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Entirely hand stitched wool/silk grenadine, printed a la disposition with pink flowers, and remotely Paisley motifs. a) Bodice has bell sleeves with puffed caps; draped bodice; back closure with brass hooks; boned.b) Skirt has 3 tiers of ruffles; teenage size? Entirely hand stitched wool/silk grenadine, printed a la disposition with pink flowers, and remotely Paisley motifs. a) Bodice has bell sleeves with puffed caps; draped bodice; back closure with brass hooks; boned.b) Skirt has 3 tiers of ruffles; teenage size?
G88.237ab
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1850 - 1855
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
grenadine
hand stitched
bell sleeves
draped bodice
tiered skirt
silk
a la disposition
boned
Western New York
New York
United States of America
North America