1843-1847
GUSN-53941
This pale green silk ensemble is made of a capelet, bodice and skirt. The bodice shows a V-shaped neckline with tucks at the shoulder that extend to the waist. The long sleeves have a second, shorter sleeve with tucks at the cuff. The bodice is lined with brown cotton twill and is padded and boned with a set of hook and eye closures. The skirt has box pleats with cartridge pleats at center back. The matching cape (B) has hook and eye closures at center front, with three tucks at the hem, and is lined with brown glazed cotton.
ensembles (costume)
cotton (textile)
stitching
silk (textile)
Ensemble
Women's clothing
Silk
Cotton
Hand Stitched
Ensemble
1945.21A&B
Unknown
1945.21AB
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