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Walking Dress
c.1902
silk taffeta, lace, metal hook and eyes
2021.13.4
Red silk walking dress composed of a bodice and skirt. Bodice is an Eton style jacket with attached floral lace front with a high collar. Bodice is decorated with a tulip art nouveau border around the neckline, along with the covered silk decorative buttons. Skirt is gored and pleated with an olive green cotton waistband. Back of bodice follows the pleating of skirt.
Measurements
Bodice
Bust - 35 inches
Waist - 24.75 inches
Shoulders - 13 inches
Skirt
Waist - 24.5 inches
Total length - 39.5 inches
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