American
Charming Cape, c. 1860
White knee length wool cape with dark blue embroidery peaked hood with silk tassels.
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Collection Alexandre Vassiliev Foundation
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Paris
Maison Rouff (founded 1844-1914)
Afternoon Dress, c. 1907
' Celadon green bustle dress with train. Gigot sleeves, shawl collar trimmed in black, the same colour fabric trimmed in black six bow-knots in front of the dress. The dress is decorated with light pink lace with bows.'
Collection Alexandre Vassiliev Collection
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American
Wedding Dress, 1889
Silk faille corded silk decorated with pearls & bobbin lace.
Elaborate petticoat of ivory silk taffeta and silk organdy, trimmed with white net, ruchings and machine bobbin-type lace.
Belonged to Ellen Nichols Wood (Mrs. Harry S. Hall).
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