One piece in construction, double short sleeves, gold metallic lace netting streamer panels drapes its sides. Skirt in light green brocade satin patterned with striped circles. Bodice with a fine gold metallic netting and gold metallic floral trim, with scoop neck and scoop back. The metallic lace drapes over the shoulders and ends at sash waist line. Many hook and eye and snap closures. Unlabeled.

APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS:
Bust 34"
Waist 29"
Sleeve length 8-1/2"
Across back shoulder to shoulder 12”
Front Shoulder to Hem line 49".

ERA:
1920s.

CONDITION:
In good condition. The bodice is lined in a fine white cotton in good condition, the skirts colored silk satin lining has shredded. The skirts lining is in very poor condition. Small water spots in front area of skirt.

Provenance:
Clothing from the estate of William Insco Buchanan (September 10, 1853 to October 17, 1909) who was an American diplomat.
On January 26, 1894, President Grover Cleveland (the former mayor of Buffalo and governor of New York appointed Buchanan United States Minister to Argentina. Buchanan was chosen by John G. Milburn, president of the exposition, as the exposition was planned with a Latin American theme and they wanted someone who knew the South American countries well.
Buchanan was Director General of the Pan-American Exposition, held in Buffalo, New York from May 1 through November 2, 1901, and is credited with the construction, operation, and dismantling of the exposition.
His ancestors still resides in the same home in Buffalo, New York and all clothing were stored in the attic of this ancestral home.

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