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Cream ribbed corded silk. Bodice (a) has high standing band collar with tulle ruching; lace jabot attached around neck; cream silk cape draped from shoulders to front; same pleated cape and lace attached at cuffs; elbow length sleeves, scalloped and weighted peplum at back; pleated silk crepe belt pointed at front; silk covered buttons and pearl buttons at center front; bodice is boned and lined with tan linen damask; fitted sleeves. Skirt (b) in matching corded silk; draped with silk crepe (same as bodice); long train with box pleats around hem, lace, and crinoline dust ruffle; hook and eye overlapping closure at back; fully lined with glazed cotton and crinoline hem.
wedding dresses
cotton (textile)
crepe (textile)
crinolines
hand sewing
silk (textile)
Dress
Dress
Unknown
Gift of Mrs. Robert Parker
1940.922
Title Stocking Accession Number NULL
Title Stocking Accession Number 1940.923
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