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Dress
American
about 1865
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Silk moire taffeta figured and ikat, linen lace and frogging, needlework covered buttons, cotton glazed lining, silk banding, and metal hook and eye closure
Dimensions
79.5 x 80 cm (31 5/16 x 31 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Henry Lyman
Accession Number46.105a-b
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionGreen taffeta with minute woven lozenge figure and warp printed fern and flower design in black, lower edge of bodice and peplum trimmed with black silk bobbin lace; tulle ruffles on sleeves; skirt longer in back. Belonged to Mrs. David Nichols, grandmother of donor.