1909-1911
GUSN-73888
Double layer of chiffon consisting of dark blue over tan, with ivory satin lining; blouson bodice embroidered with medallion in gold and blue silk thread, with pink beads and multicolored thread in vermiculate pattern; lace ruffle around medallion; embroidered V-border at back; double sleeves (tan undersleeves with embroidered medallion); decorative black velvet belt; black velvet piping at neckline; hook and eye closure at back; bodice lined with ivory taffeta at taffeta ruffle to enhanse blouson effect; skirt drawn up at right front with diamond medallion with strands of pink beads; blue chiffon panel at center back tohem; hem of satin lining lined with cream wool; slight train.
wedding dresses
beading (process)
chiffon
embroidering
satin
silk (textile)
Dress
Dress
Stamped on waistband: ""P. Barroin/394 Rue St. Honore'/Paris""
Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),
Barroin, P. (Maker)
Paris, France
Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman
1969.6025
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