1969.76

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colour%20photo%20showing%20the%20front%20of%20a%20women%27s%20shirtwaist

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Details

ID Number

1969.76

Category

Personal Artifacts

Sub-category

clothing - outerwear

Item Name

suit

Materials

textile, cotton; textile, silk; textile, taffeta; textile, chiffon

Measurements

overall: 22 in x 38 1/2 in

Description

taffeta lining on shirtwaist; embroidered chiffon over georgette silk yoke; silk lace frill; leg of mutton sleeves with embroidered chiffon forearms; hook and eye back fasteners; embroidered floral designs; cross band of georgette; skirt has slight train; hook and eye back fastener; ruching trim around hem

History

This two-piece suit is of the same fabric and design as 62.154 the dining gown of Mrs. Macdonald and no doubt was part of her trousseau.

Collection Name

Museum Windsor

Subject (Fre)

Y

Subjects

Costume / Costumes subject

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