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American
wedding gown: dress and pelerine
1822-1824
Clothing
textile: white striped silk (gauze?); twill wevae cotton lining; brass closures
HD F.412
Gift of Mrs. Bartlett Boyden

White wedding dress with matching pelerine or fichu, in excellent condition. Made for Ellen Reed Fowler, mother of the donor Mrs. Bartlett Boyden. The garment closes with a center back placket that fastens with brass hook (proper left) and eye (proper right) closures.

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