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Accession Number 1987.27.2.a Title purple wool border print dress Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type dress Date Made 1870-1879 Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques wool; woven, twill; handsewn Measurements overall: 140 cm Description

Dress made from a solid purple wool with an elaborate paisley borderprint. Border print is along the centre front, from the neckline to the hem and along the hem of the skirt. Waistline seam is taken out, showing…

Dress made from a solid purple wool with an elaborate paisley borderprint. Border print is along the centre front, from the neckline to the hem and along the hem of the skirt. Waistline seam is taken out, showing clever cut to take advantage of the print.

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