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1870-1873
GUSN-47075
Beige taffeta two-piece dress. Bodice (A) has piped neckline. Yoke and pagoda sleeves and peplum edged with beige silk. Ten silk-covered buttons at center front. Boned at darts and sides. Lined with tan cotton twill. Sleeves have 3/4 lining of cream silk. Skirt (B) has cartridge pleats at back. Smooth front. Pocket on right side. Hook and eye closure at waist. Fully lined with crinoline. Four white buttons inside for bustle. Self fabric at hem. Hem lined with cambric.
dresses (garments)
crinolines
silk (textile)
taffeta
Dress
Dress
1964.375A&B
Unknown
Gift of the Misses Ruth A. and Dorcas L. Woodbury
1964.375AB
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