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Description
Entirely hand-stitched, the green and black silk
faille dress is a vibrant pattern of stripes and
bands. Its rounded neckline is edged by two wide
bretelles that extend to form a wide collar at
the back, and join with two lappets at the front
skirt. The sleevelets are box pleated and widen
at the edge, and the skirt is cartridge pleated.
The neckline is bordered by rich dark green
velvet and the sleevelets, bretelles and lappets
are edged with emerald green fringe. The bodice
is muslin lined, the waist is band-shaped on the
inside, and there are three hook and loop
closures. Circa 1860. Appropriately sized for
15"_17" poupee