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1965-1980
GUSN-51162
Powder blue floor length rayon dress (Rayon has stubs); broad neckline with low neck at back; short sleeves with cream lace and blue velvet ribbon trim; darts at front; empire waist; blue velvet bow with streamers extending to hem; bodice liend with blue polyester; skirt lined with interfacing; zipper at center back.
dresses (garments)
stitching
machine-made
polyester
rayon
weddings
Women's clothing
Polyester
Rayon
Hand Stitched
Wedding
DRESS
Woven label at shoulder and waist: 1) ""Pricilla of Boston"" 2) Zipper ""TALON""
Caroline Hollingsworth
Priscilla of Boston (Maker)
Boston, MA, USA
1986.834
Massachusetts (United States)
Title Women's Bridesmaid's Headdress Accession Number 1986.835
Title Bridesmaid's Shoes Accession Number 1986.836
Title Handkerchief Accession Number 1986.837
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