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Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Mostly hand-stitched dress made of fine Delaine. The fabric is printed with a soft lavender ikat-effect plaid. Capelet effect made with the trimmed made of silk fringe. Double moderate bell sleeves trimmed to match. Full skirt pleated onto a fairly pointed bodice. Piped seams. Front hook and eye closure. Lined skirt. Embroidered 'ecru' net collar. Bell undersleeves.

G90.097

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Dress

Female

Wool

net

Cream

1860

American

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