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Morning Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

One piece morning dress of black with orange floral print. Cut on princess lines with fitted bodice and high round neckline (collar missing?). Simple, cut on curved lines, long sleeves. Simple, floor-length skirt buttoning from hem to neck; seaming at bodice back becomes wide pleats front waist to hem. Skirt has slight train. Black velvet banding on cuffs, hem, pocket, and down entire front length of gown, and bows at neck back, front and pocket. Possibly worn over bustle.

G2025.29.003

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Historic Costume

Dress

Female

1875

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