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Dress

Object Name:
Dress
Object ID:
1965.542 a-c
Date:
circa 1875
Description:
Dress - Brown silk with satin leaf design a)bodice, b) skirt and c) separate petticoat. Velvet and damask. Cotton twill lining in bodice. Underskirt--dark cotton upper area--stiffener with flounce.
Bodice fitted, lightly boned, pointed front and back, brown velvet stand-up collar and trim down the front. Buttoned down front with crocheted buttons. Tight, drop-shoulder sleeves. Lined brown glazed cotton, silk figured material of dress up to 3 /4 of length with wide pleated ruffle.
Material:
Textile
Silk
Velvet
Cotton
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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