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Faded aubergine wool challis printed with two-tone circles in green, red and brown; round neckline with hook and eye closure; eight brown painted buttons with nine holes at center front of bodice; piping at neck, armseye and waist; boned darts in front, princess seams in back; lined in tan twill; long, capped full sleeves gathered to cuff with hook and eye closure; cap sleeves edged with black velvet; skirt gathered all around; pocket at right; hem faced with brown glazed linen.
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Estate of Elinor C. Larson
1992.256
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