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ca. 1892
GUSN-12797
Skirt of 2 piece Dress (Bodice is #1929.531) Beige; embroidered with beige tri-lobed leaves; bodice - brown velvet standing band collar; brown velvet trim along pleated (wide) lapel and cuffs; front placket, pleated at collar, with hook and eye closure; leg of mutton sleeves; pointed waist front and back; boned; lined with brown cotton; matching skirt -(.532) cartridge pleats at back; pocket at left; brown velvet band and double ruffle at hem; fully lined with brown cotton.
dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
stitching
leaf (plant material)
foliation (pattern)
leaf (metal)
machine-made
silk (textile)
velvet (fabric weave)
wool (textile)
leaf (plant material)
foliation (pattern)
leaf (metal)
Women's clothing
Wool
Silk
Cotton
Velvet
Embroidered
Hand Stitched
Leaf
DRESS
Unknown
1929.532
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