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Accession Number 1985.13.5 Title rust brown silk dress Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type dress Date Made 1915-1929 Place Made North America: Canada, Alberta Culture North American Cultural Region North American Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques silk; woven, plain, crepe; embroidered, counter thread, cross stitch Measurements overall: 84 cm Description

Rust-brown silk dress with shirring around the yoke, waist and upper sleeves. The sleeves also have small cuffs which fasten with a bow. The seams are finished with handsewn overcasting; 2-hook and eye closuing at…

Rust-brown silk dress with shirring around the yoke, waist and upper sleeves. The sleeves also have small cuffs which fasten with a bow. The seams are finished with handsewn overcasting; 2-hook and eye closuing at CB neckline; sleeves embroidered with cross-stitching in blue and orange in a geometric pattern.

Read More + Credit Line Donated by Doris M. Watt