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1860-1862
GUSN-53960
Bodice of purple brocaded silk taffeta w/ purple pinstripe & small bunches of black & white flowers; long sleeves lined w/ silk & trimmed w/ lace; boned at darts. Lined w/ cotton twill; inner hook & eye closure; sharp long points at front & back; 11 black velvet covered buttons; bodice is tacked to skirt at waist. Hem is edged w/ woolen tape & lined w/ tan glazed cotton; box pleats at back of skirt.
dresses (garments)
brocade (textile)
cotton (textile)
stitching
silk (textile)
taffeta
twill
floral patterns
stripes
Women's clothing
Silk Taffeta
Twill
Brocade
Cotton
Hand Stitched
Bouquet
Striped
DRESS
Unknown
1945.80
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