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1111.858.001Description
A fine ladies' waist made with a square neck edged in bobbin lace. The chest is decorated with a rectangular piece of embroidery 6 1/2 inches x 2 3/4 inches (approximately). Running vertically are 5 rows of bobbin lace (three different styles) and two rows of tucking. The shoulders are decorated with three tucks. Buttons up the back and is decorated with four rows of tucks. A band of bobbin lace runs along the bottom from which a 5 1/2 inch skirt is attached edged with matching lace. Sleeves are 16 inches and edged with two types of lace matching the bodice.
Front = 19 inches
Back = 19 inches
Shoulder span = 16 inches.
Inscription: Handwritten on the inside button flap: ctat
Special Significance: Found with the belongings from Zoa Coombs' home. Zoa's D.O.B. = 1894