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Fancy dress ball gown

Late 19th to early 20th century
Object PlaceExeter, England
Medium/TechniqueSilk; satin
DimensionsCenter front (bodice): 30 cm (11 13/16 in.)
Center back (over bodice): 41.4 cm (16 5/16 in.)
Length (skirt): 89.1 cm (35 1/16 in.)
Credit LineThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession number44.145a-c
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceDesigned by Mrs. G. Lumb
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1744
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Mrs. Charles Sever
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Mrs. Charles Sever
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