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1855-1866
GUSN-12814
Brown and cream plaid dress with floral chine bands; matching capelet; Bodice has high neckline; long sleeves with shoulder extensions trimmed with brown and black tape (same tape on capelet). Hook and eye and button front closure. Bodice is boned and lined with cotton; Skirt has cartridge pleats all around, lined with glazed white cotton. Pleated crinoline hem edged with lace.
dresses (garments)
silk (textile)
taffeta
Women's clothing
Dress
1942.695A&B
Unknown
1942.695AB
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