1904-1906
GUSN-73633
Black dotted net with velvet diamonds and bands, over black satin; Bodice (A) - squared neckline trimmed with white tulle and three bands of velvet alternate with white lace; cream lace stomacher with two black satin bows; blouson; boned; 3/4 length sleeves with deep lace double ruffle with black satin bow; pleated black satin waistband with large round pleated satin rosette with button in center; Skirt (B) - matching skirt; bands of black velvet with large velvet diamonds; medallions at hem; three velvet bands around ehm; chevron bands of velvet as border; satin lining with black chiffon overlay, and heavy corded hem; black satin ruching as dust ruffle; train; metal bonedbands along seams at back, and across seams to hold fullness in place; smocking around waist with hook and eye closure at back.
bodices
skirts (garments)
lace (needlework)
satin
silk (textile)
taffeta
velvet (fabric weave)
Edwardian
Dress
Dress
Woven label on waistband of bodice: ""Jeanne Hallee/ ? Rue Ville Leveque/Paris""
Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),
1969.5260A-B
Hallee, Jeanne (Maker)
Paris, France
Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman
1969.5260AB
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