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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1904-1907

GUSN

GUSN-73460

Description

Pale green chiffon with cream chiffon and lace overlay; Bodice (A) - V-neck with pale green satin rosette; pale green satin belt with rosette; "Bertha" collar of bands of lace alternating with cream chiffon, with lace ruffle; bell shaped sleeves with bands of lace; lace ruffle near elbow; pale green chiffon ruching along inseam and cuff; bodice has white china silk lining; pale green lining with self covered buttons; skirted bodice is trimmed with lace, and has front extensions, also trimmed with bands of lace; Skirt (B) - matching skirt of cream chiffon and lace of pale green chiffon lining; deep flounces, trimmed with lace; pale green lining has pleated dust ruffle; slight train; hook and eye closure at center back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sacks (dresses)
lace (needlework)
silk (textile)
Dress
Sack
Sack

Inscription

Stamped on hooks: ""NICHOLS""

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.5095

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