Woman's. Mourning dress. Black with shirred yoke, collar, and cuffs. Also has black braid fringe on the yoke in front. Hook and eye closure down the back. Bodice has a very high neck. Material on the neck is bunched up so it gives the look of lace. The shoulders are rounded, yet full. Just above the forearm is where the material forms a cuff and the cuff slowly flares and tapers out toward the wrist. The yoke of the dress has silk that is bunched up and lace-like. Ornate pieces of fabric hang off the yoke giving it a design. Arm length 21"; wrist to wrist 57"; shoulder to shoulder 15"; chest 31"; neck 12". A cheesecloth was attached to the bodice to lengthen the back. Color: BK
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