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Group shot: 50.474a-b
Woman's dress
Group shot: 50.474a-b

Woman's dress

about 1856–58
Object PlaceUnited States
Medium/TechniqueSilk plain weave (taffeta), trimmed with silk fringe tassels, machine embroidered net, and bobbin lace
DimensionsOverall: 62 x 63cm (24 7/16 x 24 13/16in.)
Center back: 45.7 cm (18 in.)
Center front (CF X Waist Circumference): 27.9 x 67.3 cm (11 x 26 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Harriet Ropes Cabot and Edward Jackson Lowell Ropes
Accession number50.474a-b
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ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceGift to the MFA, 1950