GUSN-46913
This dress is made from pale blue silk lampas with a floral stripe alternating with floral sprays. The floral sprays are pink, brown and purple with blue leaves and stems. The bodicce is padded and boned, with a bateau neckline, cap sleeves edged in net lace, and V-shaped center front point. The bodice is lined with glazed cotton. The attached skirt is shaped with cartridge pleats all around waist, with an hook and eye closure at center back.
dresses (garments)
silk (textile)
lampas (textile material)
cotton (textile)
Dress
Dress
Unknown
1964.57
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