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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

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