ca. 1892
GUSN-37310
Grenadine gray/taupe with beige chevron bands brocaded with gray flowers. A=Bodice - olive satin yoke with standing band collar; trimmed with vertical bands of beads (clear, steel and jet beads); self-ruffle at front yoke. Olive satin band around pointed waist; leg o' mutton sleeves lined with taffeta. Hook and eye closure at cuff; bead band and satin band at cuff; boned and lined with taupe taffeta; hook and eye closure center front with interior closure at waist. B=Skirt - matching skirt; darts at waist; inverted box or "kick" pleats at side are lined with olive satin. Fullness at back; lined with taffeta; hook and eye at back; pocket on right side (lining). Kick pleats held in place with two bands attached inside; hem has taffeta dust ruffle; deep hem of brown cotton twill; bound with olive wool tape.
dresses (garments)
gauze
hand sewing
satin
silk (textile)
taffeta
wool (textile)
Dress
Dress
Woven in yellow at waistband of bodice: ""Weiscopf/Boston, Mass.""
1934.2559 A
Unknown
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Morse Jones and Miss Eleanor Hooper Jones
1934.2559AB
Massachusetts (United States)
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