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Dress

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1970-1975

GUSN

GUSN-23329

Description

Grey silk brocade dress, design of 2 wreaths. White chiffon collar and insert at neck. Dress: scoop neck back; inset--high neck. Gathered cuffs, ruffle at bottom. 7 snaps close back of bodice top. 1 1/2" waistline. White cotton lining under bodice. 2 tucks in front by waistline.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
hand sewing
silk (textile)
Independence Day
Silk
Machine Sewn
Fourth of July
Women's Clothing
DRESS

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

People and Organizations

Tempe Lee

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.1517

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