1913
GUSN-12831
A=Bodice; B=Skirt. A=Bodice - white silk chiffon woven with monochromatic plaid over apricot satin; broad neck; wide lace collar cascading over shoulder and attached to waist in back. Short lace sleeves; yoke and sleeves lined with silk net; hook & eye closure at back. Satin cummerbund with hook & eye closure concealed under flat bow; boned center and side seams; inner waistband of apricot grosgrain ribbon. B=Skirt - chiffon over satin; chiffon is tucked at center front to reveal satin; overlay of lace around hips forming slight train. Hook & eye closure in back; broad grosgrain ribbon inner waistband with two silk loops and two hooks to attach bodice.
dresses (garments)
chiffon
lace (needlework)
net (textile)
satin
silk (textile)
Dress
Dress
Unknown
Gift of Richard Thornton Fisher, Anne Fisher Tatlock, Faith Fisher Forbes, Charles Paine Fisher and John Bryant Fisher
1990.389AB
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