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1843-1850
GUSN-40453
Light aubergine iridescent silk taffeta w/ lampas serpentine/floral motif; long sleeves w/ black lace trim off the shoulders. Bodice is shirred at loose point of waist; piping at shoulders & waist; hook & eye back closure; lined w/ brown glazed cotton. Skirt has cartridge pleats; lined w/ brown glazed cotton; 1 pocket. Hem has brown satin tape; handstitched.
dresses (garments)
stitching
lampas (textile material)
piping (process)
silk (textile)
taffeta
Dress
Women's clothing
Silk Taffeta
Lampas
Cambric
Hand Stitched
Piped
Dress
Unknown
Gift of Miss Mary Eustis
1940.160
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