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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