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Monday, December 15, 2014
Two piece dress, lavender warp print silk taffeta (c. 1900)
Two piece dress, lavender warp print silk taffeta with grape and white striped silk taffeta ruffles (c. 1900)
Donor: Mrs. Margaret Stark O'Rourke by Mrs. William Sperry
Ribbon strap holds up skirt for dancing, revealing a petticoat of multi-tiered lace ruffles.