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Dateca. 1850
Terms
- Dresses
- Muslin
- Wool Fiber
Dimensions76.2 × 142.24 cm (30 × 56 in.)
Credit LineGift of Miss Beatrice H. Gunn
Object numberCOS51.31
DescriptionAfternoon dress. Brown flowered Delaine (Muslin delaine, a light woolen fabric for women's dresses); front opening with long point on bodice front and back; long bell-sleeves; tight armhole, long shoulder, buttoned neck to waistline, bodice lined and heavily boned; skirt faced with cambric; light train; little stand-up collar; buttons are purple glass. Delaine (wool), brown wool with woven floral pattern. One-piece dress. High neck, front fastening, narrow bell sleeve. Hem facing with cape. Curved back seams.
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- Historic Clothing
