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Brown paper collar pattern to which embroidered floral sprays removed from another item have been basted. Amazingly, even the fine embroidered stems made the transition. Over tis a layer of organdy is basted, and work has begun in whipping the motifs to the organdy.
G2005.050
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1850 - 1900
embroidery