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1919-1921
GUSN-52913
This dress is constructed from taupe-colored silk satin with a fur collar and cuffs, and fur trim around hem. Construction details include a blouson front with peach silk lining; blouson panel & shoulders of chiffon embroidered with vermicelli pattern in same color as ground textile. Same panel at hem; taffeta lining; snap closure; overlaps on left front; ankle length.
dresses (garments)
chiffon
embroidering
fur
satin
silk (textile)
day (time of day)
Dress
Women's clothing
Silk
Satin
Chiffon
Fur
Hand Stitched
Embroidered
Vermicelli
Day Wear
Dress
Unknown
Gift of Mrs. Henry B. Spelman
1942.177
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