Green and black two piece dress

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Green and black two piece dress

1890

Green and black two piece dress. The two-piece bodice may have been re-cut at the neckline and re-trimmed. The under blouse is made of black silk and is pleated along with the sleeves. The over blouse is heavily ribbed with green and black striped silk in a bolero style and short capped sleeves. The cuffs are made of the green and black material and are fitted. The cuff and neckline are trimmed with ecru lace, which may be a later addition. The bodice fastens in back with hooks and eyes and nine crocheted faux buttons on the left side at placket. The skirt is of the same green and black material fastened at the left side with hooks and eyes; there is a slight train. A black satin belt is attached at the waist and is adorned with macrame knots. The lower portion of the skirt has two deep ruffles and a decorative band of black silk in a chevron pattern with each extending flab adorned with five real jet (lignite) buttons. It has a 28" waist and the skirt is 41" at center front.

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Recollection Wisconsin

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1890

Recollection Wisconsin

Women's clothing

Clothing and dress

Dresses (garments)