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Mourning Clothing

Bradbury family mourning dress, Standish, ca. 1845

Bradbury family mourning dress, Standish, ca. 1845

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Maine Historical Society

A back silk crepe drop shoulder dress, with ruching at the upper sleeve and above the cuff, a straight waist, and a slim, slightly gathered skirt with a deep panel of indigo cotton print on the lower inside. Dated 1840-1850.


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