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Black satin overlaid with black lace; band collar and bodice insert of 2 layers of black net with white lace between the layers; Lace folds back over net to form lapels; collar is boned; snap closure at collar and left side of bodice; beads embroidered on collar; silk lining and hook and eye closure; boning at waist; net over silk sleeves with lace over sleeves and cuffs; jet buttons on cuffs; long black satin sash with beaded tails; lace overlay draped in back of skirt to show train (weighted hem); grosgrain belt at waist.
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Woven label in orange letters on white satin, sewed into waist: ""Hickox (inscription)/ NEW HAVEN (printed)""
92-89
Unknown
Gift of Weston Historical Society
1993.206
Connecticut (United States)
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