Pale green crepe. Bodice (.1) - low neckline; leg of mutton sleeves with tuck and white chiffon at wrists; boned; blue sateen lining; hook and eye and drawstring closure. Skirt (.2) - matching skirt with blue sateen lining; cartridge pleats at back; hook and eye closure. Shawl (.3) - white chiffon; elongated shape; self ruffle. Muff (.4) - white chiffon muff; chiffon ruffles; pleated ivory satin and satin bow at openings; black velvet bow; lined with white cambric; drawstring at each opening. Rosette (.5) - white chiffon.
bodices
skirts (garments)
shawls
muffs
chiffon
crepe (textile)
silk (textile)
wool (textile)
Dress
Dress
Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),
1969.7163.1-.5
Unknown
Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman
1969.7163.1-5
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