1904-1907
GUSN-73460
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.
sacks (dresses)
lace (needlework)
silk (textile)
Dress
Sack
Sack
Stamped on hooks: ""NICHOLS""
Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),
Unknown
Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman
1969.5095
Title Peignor? Wrapper? Accession Number 1969.5094
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