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1853-1857
GUSN-38200
Green silk dress with bodice [A] and skirt [B]. Black velvet (cut and uncut) bodice [A] with bell shaped sleeves; pointed and boned front and back; trimmed with green lace; black velvet border around shoulder and neck. Black fringe; pom poms; lined with glazed cotton; sleeve inserts of black net and white silk lining. Skirt [B] front has black velvet pattern of ribbons; floral garland with berries and leaves. Black velvet buttons down front; box pleats at back.
dresses (garments)
silk (textile)
cut velvet
uncut velvet
cotton (textile)
Women's clothing
Dress
1935.1293 A
Unknown
1935.1293AB
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