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Woman's silk coat

Silk coat, machine stitched french seams with hand finishing. Hand sewn decorative braid around cuffs, shoulder seams, and neckline. Double breasted front with eight mother of pearl buttons.

Year (or year range)
1890-1910

Woman's skirt

Woman's skirt; black crepe lined with black taffeta. Three bands of black ribbon decorative edging along hem line. Inside of hem lined with black velvet ribbon. Waist shows signs of alteration.

Year (or year range)
1900
Approximate era
1901-1925

Woman's coat circa 1880

Woman's coat in patterned cotton with plaid lining. Interlined with a heavier material. Handstitched. Full length sleeves with turned cuff. Large decorative covered buttons of same fabric as coat. Front is straight, back has gores to flare out.

Year (or year range)
1880-1900
Approximate era
1851-1900

Woman's dress cloak

Woman's dress cloak in rose pink satin, lined with patterned taffeta and black velvet. Fastened with metal button covered in same rose pink satin. Calf length. Ruching along back and shoulders.

Year (or year range)
1880-1900
Approximate era
1851-1900

Woman's black two piece dress

Woman's two piece dress in black taffeta with black tatted lace decoration on bodice. Bodice is constructed with a front piece and a back piece with sleeves included. An underarm gusset allows more space in sleeve. Bodice has back closure with hooks and eyes. Bodice attaches to skirt with hooks and eyes. Skirt is constructed of 6 gores with 3 ruffles at base of hem and black velvet ruffled band above. Ankle length.

Year (or year range)
1890-1908
Approximate era
1851-1900