White seersucker ground printed with allover pattern of small scale purple sprigs with green leaves; Jacket (A) - shawl collar with wide pointed lapels; decorative "waistcoat" of purple moire; inset at center front; three pairs of large decorative shell buttons with cream braid frogs; scalloped hem with extended points at sides; 3/4 length sleeves; hook and eye closures at center front; Skirt (B) - matching skirt; smooth front with smocking for fullness at back; hook and eye closure at back.
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skirts (garments)
cotton (textile)
printing (process)
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Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),
1969.6041A-B
Unknown
Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman
1969.6041AB
Title SUIT Accession Number 1969.6036AB
Title SUIT Accession Number 1969.6038AB
Title SUIT Accession Number 1969.6039AB
Title SUIT Accession Number 1969.6040AB
Title Suit Accession Number 1969.6042AB
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