Cream corded silk ground with satin floral sprays of roses, which are printed and embossed over satin areas, in pale rose, yellow and greens; Bodice (A) - sweetheart neckline, edged with pleated tulle at decolletage, and trimmed all around neck with pleated cream satin; fitted elbow length sleeves trimmed with same satin; wasp waist, drawstring at neck; dress shields; boned; twelve satin covered buttons at center front; Skirt (B) - matching skirt; slight train, hem lined with cream satin.
bodices
skirts (garments)
cord (fiber product)
printing (process)
silk (textile)
Edwardian
Dress
Dress
Stamped on bodice waistband: ""J. COULBEAULT/PARIS""
Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),
1969.5254A&B
Unknown
Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman
1969.5254AB
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