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Jacket, Dolman
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Lady's Dolman jacket made of silk taffeta and netting. The netting is covered in black glass beads in a flower/paisley motif. Faille continues down center front and back. Hook and eye closure at the center front. Netted beading and tassels beads hang from all edges of the netting. Small standing collar. The neckline and the center back panel are trimmed with black lace.
2023.20.004
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
Jacket
Female
Taffeta
Lace and Net
Silk
Black
1882 - 1889