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ca. 1915
GUSN-49201
A=Jacket; B=Overskirt; C=Underskirt. White linen. A=Jacket - shortwaisted; scalloped collar, hem & cuffs w/ cutwork teardrops; no closure. B=Overskirt - matching linen w/ scalloped hem w/ cutwork teardrops; gathered at waist (at back) onto waistband w/ points at front & back; snap closure at left front. C=Underskirt - 3/4 of skirt is cotton (hidden by overskirt); w/ linen hem; skirt is flared; hook & eye & snap closure at left back; waist has hooks & snaps to attach to overskirt.
ensembles (costume)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
linen (material)
stitching
machine-made
scalloping
summer (season)
Ensemble
Women's clothing
Linen
Cotton
Hand Stitched
Embroidered
Walking Wear
Scalloped
Ensemble
1974.418ABC
Green, Margaret A. (Maker)
1974.418A-C
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