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Day dress in three part (bodice)
American
1870
Object Place: U.S.A. or France
Medium/Technique
Silk taffeta and velvet
Dimensions
45 cm (17 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Henry P. Kendall
Accession Number64.1003a
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionThree-piece. Purple silk taffeta and black velvet. Bodice (a) trimmed with purple fringe and black buttons; long sleeves. Skirt (b) hem of black velvet trimmed with purple ruchings. Over-skirt or apron (c) of alternate stripes of black velvet and purple taffeta; trimmed with purple fringe and self-ruchings. Good condition.