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Women's dress ensemble

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1910-1912

GUSN

GUSN-12857

Description

Thes two-piece ensemble is made from white linen. The jacket (A) has a wide shawl collar with cutwork and embroidered flowers and scalloped edge. It is a cut-away style coat with single snap closure at waist. The skirt B has cutwork center front and back, with box pleats at back and a snap and hook and eye closure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

ensembles (costume)
cutwork
stitching
linen (material)
floral patterns
stylization
Ensemble
Women's clothing
Linen
Cutwork
Hand Stitched
Geometric Floral
Ensemble

Additional Identification Number

1966.31A-B

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1966.31AB

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