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posted on 2023-07-25, 18:04 authored by Middlebury College Antique Clothing Collection

c.1870s women’s daywear bodice and skirt with overskirt- Tan and cream pinstriped bodice, dropped shoulders, long sleeves, ruffled cuffs and basque-like shaping around waist, front hook and eye closure with decorative fabric-covered buttons. Bow detailing on cuffs of sleeves. Tan and cream pinstriped skirt, in two pieces, apron front overskirt with gathers at the side and bow detail. Bottom layer is three tiers of bias cut gathered ruffles at bottom hem, cartridge pleating in back at waistband. Some tears at bottom, added metal slide closure(added later), ties on waistband of overskirt.

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  • Middlebury College

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  • Theatre

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MCACC-2017-0720A, MCACC-2017-0720B, MCACC-2017-0720C

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