Black and white checked silk taffeta (small scale checks); high neck with self-piping; V-shaped yoke of three self ruffles trimmed with black taffeta; boned; pointed waist front and back; full bell shaped sleeves with self-ruffles trimmed with black taffeta; bodice attached to skirt at sides; lined with white cambric; skirt has box pleats all around; hook and eye closure at side; hem bound with black and white tape; Shawl (B) - matching fabric with blue pleated silk; front extensions with gusset to fit over arms.
bodices
skirts (garments)
hand sewing
silk (textile)
taffeta
Dress
Dress
Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),
1969.5533A-B
Unknown
Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman
1969.5533AB
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