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1909-1912
GUSN-51387
Purple silk satin empire waisted evening gown with gray chiffon ruched sleeves. Bobbin lace applied around the neck and shoulders. Purple satin sash gathered at the left side ending in gilt tassles and decorated with a pair of applied cast-brass rondels, set with amethyst pastes.
dresses (garments)
stitching
machine-made
satin
silk (textile)
taffeta
evening dresses (garments)
Women's clothing
Silk
Satin
Taffeta
Hand Stitched
Formal Wear
DRESS
Stamped at waistband: ""M. O'Brien/Boston"".
O'Brien, Mary (Maker)
Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Flavin
1987.150
Massachusetts (United States)
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