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A dress of white gauze, the bodice with pointed waistline and short, tight sleeves, with tiered flounces set on the low neckline, colourfully embroidered with bands of flowers, the skirt similarly embroidered, with exhibition label attached to hem, 1840s; a black net skirt, embroidered with large sprays of colourful flowers, mid 19th century; and two lengths of copper-coloured silk, brocaded with groups of flowers (4)

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A dress of white gauze, the bodice with pointed waistline and short, tight sleeves, with tiered flounces set on the low neckline, colourfully embroidered with bands of flowers, the skirt similarly embroidered, with exhibition label attached to hem, 1840s; a black net skirt, embroidered with large sprays of colourful flowers, mid 19th century; and two lengths of copper-coloured silk, brocaded with groups of flowers (4)
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