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History & Notes: This gown belonged to May Harris Falk, mother of the donor.
Description: Two piece ikat print silk dress with a green, blue, and pink abstract wreath design. Insertions of lace with tissue silk backing along sleeves and in skirt. Pigeon breasted basque is boned and closes in back with layers of hooks and eyes. Full skirt featuring slight train and rear hook and eye closure.
Object Number: 1959.036.0000
Object: dress
Category: Women's Garments
Circa: 1900
Materials: silk, metal, lace
Donor: Bessie Falk
Description: Two piece ikat print silk dress with a green, blue, and pink abstract wreath design. Insertions of lace with tissue silk backing along sleeves and in skirt. Pigeon breasted basque is boned and closes in back with layers of hooks and eyes. Full skirt featuring slight train and rear hook and eye closure.
Object Number: 1959.036.0000
Object: dress
Category: Women's Garments
Circa: 1900
Materials: silk, metal, lace
Donor: Bessie Falk
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