SEMI-FORMAL COSTUME
A semi-formal robe of midnight blue satin, embroidered in 'three blues' silks in Peking knot and satin stitch with butterflies amidst flowers above a sea-wave border studded with pink peonies; and an apron skirt of apricot silk damask, embroidered with butterflies and flowers, 19th century (2)

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A semi-formal robe of midnight blue satin, embroidered in 'three blues' silks in Peking knot and satin stitch with butterflies amidst flowers above a sea-wave border studded with pink peonies; and an apron skirt of apricot silk damask, embroidered with butterflies and flowers, 19th century (2)

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