An Edwardian 2-piece in construction, purple, brown and cream velvet in a dotted stripe. Bodice with purple wool appliqués with metallic cords, trained skirt having seven wool bands insert above the hem. Woven petersham label that has been cut with only Jeanne left.

APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS

BODICE
Bust 34 to 35”
Waist 26
Sleeve 22”

SKIRT
Waist 27”
Front Length 41”
Back Length 52”.

CONDITION
Good. Cord tarnished, some wear, 3 inch L shaped rip at hem line. Discoloration is from camera flash.

PROVENANCE
Deaccession from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, N.Y.

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