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A=Bodice; B=Skirt. A=Bodice - mauve satin; chemisette of ivory chiffon over silk; high band collar edged with black velvet. Shirred below collar; hook & eye closure; self lapels; pleated waistband with pointed front. Elbow-length sleeves gathered at shoulder; tucked above cuff; ivory chiffon undersleeves. Ivory silk lining with boned darts and side seams; hook & eye closure and moire grosgrain ribbon belt. B=Skirt - is mauve satin overskirt with slight train; hook & eye closure at waist with pleats at center back. Hem lined with pink taffeta; ivory chiffon underskirt, shirred at knees with attached ruffle; ivory silk lining with padded hem edged with pleated ruffle.
bodices
skirts (garments)
chiffon
satin
silk (textile)
taffeta
velvet (fabric weave)
Dress
Dress
Unknown
Gift of Richard Thornton Fisher, Anne Fisher Tatlock, Faith Fisher Forbes, Charles Paine Fisher and John Bryant Fisher
1990.330AB
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