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Purple Velvet Dress

Accession #:	1641.9
Title:	Purple Velvet Dress
Object Type:	Dress
Participants:	Williamson, Mabel Cotter (user)
Physical Description:	Skirt: Formless, ripped out seams, so that it is one large piece of fabric. Bodice: High collar, mixed lace with Point Venise, yoke of magenta velvet. Puffed elbow length sleeves with lace cuffs. Woven rose wool band around yoke. Self button panel down front. Self cummerbund gathered to point in front. Slightly bloused, lined with white satin, back pleated. Jacket: Bolero-style in magenta velvet. Rose wool yoke with greek key design overall. Tucked back, six buttons on sleeve. Lace brocade front.
Category:	Textiles
Subjects/Topics/Concepts:	Women (Women); Outerwear (Personal Artifact->Clothing)
Materials/Techniques:	chiffon (Material) lace (Material) lace (Material) velvet (Material)
Marks/Inscription:	Victoria Victoria Gowns 66 West 84th Street
Related Exhibits:	Campbell House Holidays 2007-2008 Social Fabric Series - Spinning a Yarn
Credit Line:	Bequest of Mabel Cotter Williamson, 1958

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