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Detail Images

Brown Wool Day Ensemble

1890 -1900 Brown Olive Drab womans day-dress [wool]
Overview: The two-piece wool ensemble features leg o' mutton sleeves.
Construction: See Supplemental Pages.
Trim: There are twelve metal shank buttons with a flower design. The flowers were painted but most of the paint has faded or been worn away.
Damage: Much of the painting has worn off the buttons. There are various moth holes in the wool. There are quite a few threadbare spots on the bodice, under the arm and lower arm.
Costar #G1052
Printer friendly garment information from the Costar collection.