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1918-1922
GUSN-12918
Large black wool underdress w/ a silk organza bodice lined w/ taffeta; V-neckline w/ square piece of pleated black netting across V (modesty cloth). Short silk sleeves covered w/ organza edged w/ looped plaited ribbon; full sleeve of organza w/ flared cuff edged w/ looped plaited ribbon. Sheer organza overtunic w/ floral designs of looped plaited ribbon, front & back panel as well as side panels; side panels pleated at waist; hook & eye & snaps front closure on underdress as well as tunic.
wedding dresses
stitching
machine-made
organza
ribbon (material)
silk (textile)
wool (textile)
Women's clothing
Wool
Silk
Organza
Ribbon
Hand Stitched
DRESS
Unknown
Gift of Mr. Thompson S. Lingel
1992.148
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