1912
GUSN-12884
Black chiffon ground with alternating panels of multicolor printed floral and black cut velvet floral; V-neck with inset of white lace overlaid with sheer black silk. Panel of dark green velvet from right shoulder to waist (missing at left); pleated black chiffon waistband; short sleeves with cuff of lace and silk trimmed with small velvet buttons. Green velvet underskirt in front; green velvet panel in back with hook & eye closure; black silk lining; wide black grosgrain inner waistband with hook & eye closure.
dresses (garments)
chiffon
lace (needlework)
silk (textile)
velvet (fabric weave)
Dress
Dress
Printed label w/ owner information in ink(?) sewn to inner waistband: ""Chander & Co/ 151 Tremont Street/ Boston, Mass/ No. 8969 Date 1-12-12/ Name E.W. Norton""
Unknown
Bequest of Susan Norton
1990.1413
Massachusetts (United States)
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