Unfinished red and blue shot cloth dress

Object ID:

1952.4698.1

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Description

Unfinished dress. Front apron panel is detached. Pleats still basted in place. Wool shot cloth, red warp and blue weft to form purple. Machine sewn; some hand overcasting at seams. Multi-pieced bodice. One piece sleeve with single button closure at cuff.

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