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Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and Accessories

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-53452

Description

Brown and cream paisley striped wool dress; Bodice (A) has long sleeves with epaulette and turned back cuffs; hook and eye closure; tucks along front; lined with brown cotton twill; Bodice has raw edge at waist. Matching skirt (B) has cartridge pleats all around; hem lined with brown glazed cotton;

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
wool (textile)
Women's clothing
Dress

Additional Identification Number

1943.173A&B

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1943.173AB

Date

1880-1890 (Remade from earlier 1850s dress)

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