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Creator: Catherine Donovan

Date: 1877-1879

This is a cream satin wedding dress from the late 1870s with lace, faux flowers, and faux pearl details. The faux flowers adorn the neckline, each sleeve, and the front of the skirt bordering a pleated center panel. The lace is found at the cuff of…

A rectangle pouch that when folded becomes a square that could be used as a purse. There is lace detail along all of the edges and the closing flap is heavily embroidered with cutwork lace. The lip of the pouch has tiny diamond cutouts about a half…

Two tiny bibs, one rounded and the latter squared; possibly for infants or dolls. Rounded Bib: Rounded muslin bib with speckled brown stains, neck ties, a possible body tie where ribbon could be wound through, floral embroidery, scalloped lace around…

Camisole was once white. Buttons down the front. Tank sleeves. Collar and armholes are trimmed with lace. Sage green silk ribbon inserted about the front and back collars of the camisole, so as to tie in the front.

Party blouse. Cinches in at waist. Buttons up the back. Trimmed with lace at the sleeves. Lace at bust, shoulders, and back.

Open drawers. Hems are trimmed with lace. Ladies' undergarment. Buttoned at waist.

Date: 1893-1905

Ivory satin bodice and skirt with print; off-white solid silk satin with sections of blue/olive/gray patterned silk brocade; fabric covered metal boning; fabric covered buttons; metal hooks and eyes; lining in a square pattern (possibly cotton);…