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1825-1832
GUSN-12842
Black silk net embroidered w/ small scale floral sprigs; broad neckline trimmed w/ black silk braid; black satin piping at armscye. Long full sleeves shirred at wrists; tatted lace ruffle at wrist; hook & eye closure at neck in back. Skirt gathered to taffeta waistband; 4 tiers of ruffles below knee; silk braid header on top ruffle; unlined.
dresses (garments)
embroidering
stitching
lace (needlework)
net (textile)
silk (textile)
floral patterns
Dress
Women's clothing
Net
Lace
Silk
Hand Stitched
Embroidered
Sprig
Dress
Unknown
1990.568
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