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Pale green net embroidered with green sequins in floral foliate and geometric shapes over ivory satin; square yoke of multiple layers of green tulle over ivory net; cap sleeves of ruched green tulle over ivory chiffon over a green satin bow; hook and eye closure and three sets of ties in back; drawstring neck; boned seams and darts; cotton dress shields; ivory grosgrain bow; three green tulle ruffles applied to net above hem; satin body has corded hem with taffeta ruffle lining; train.
dresses (garments)
hand sewing
net (textile)
satin
sequins (spangles)
silk (textile)
tulle (meshed textile)
Dress
Dress
Woven into inner waistband in script ""Ruby/Boston""
Unknown
Gift of Richard Thornton Fisher, Anne Fisher Tatlock, Faith Fisher Forbes, Charles Paine Fisher and John Bryant Fisher
1990.480
Massachusetts (United States)
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