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Figured silk evening dress, ca. 1845

Historic Clothing Collection - 1830-1850 - Page 3 of 3

"The frilled trimming may be a 1850s update. Damask dress, ca. 1848Maine Historical Society With its pointed waist and piped edge front closure…"

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"Ordinary" dress, ca. 1845

Historic Clothing Collection - 1850-1870 - Page 1 of 4

"Gold damask dress, ca. 1855Maine Historical Society Silk was imported from Europe and expensive. For many women, a silk dress was an investment, a…"

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Day jacket, ca. 1880

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1870 to 1900

"… to accomodate a bustle include a pale green damask edged with white rabbit fur for evening; and a velvet trimmed multicolored, striped wool…"