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Two-piece 'Martha Washington' costume with floral print padded bodice [a] and solid green skirt [b]. Bodice has long sleeves with lace trimmed flared cuffs accented by a black velvet band. Bodice is gathered at back with extra swags of draped fabric at the hips.
costumes (character dress)
cotton (textile)
Costume
"BERKELEY COMPAN / ENGLISH / LON" (printed)
79.2
Unknown
MA
Anonymous Gift
2010.41.2.1AB
Massachusetts (United States)
Revere (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)
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