Pink silk taffeta with inserted bands of white tape lace, trimmed with narrow bands of black velvet ribbon; black velvet ribbon tie at neck; open at sides; pointed panels at front and back; back panels are separated.
bodices
silk (textile)
taffeta
velvet (fabric weave)
Bodice
Bodice
Unknown
Gift of Miss Mary C. Wheelwright
1919.144
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