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| #232 |
Reception dress, pink wool duvetyn, sheer bodice with lace and appliqué overlay. Self-embroidered skirt with train and matching cape. This dress represents the peak of "Haute Couture." Style elements include large sleeves, smooth contoured hips, and a long train. (c. 1898)
Label: Donovan, New York
Donor: Mrs. Moreau Brown, worn by Mrs. Lucien Barbour.
