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c1880 blue day dress
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April 2006 A blend of historical and recreation costuming. Historical patterning used for the bodice and fully pleated underskirt and draping used to create the pannier, apron and waterfall drapery on the skirt. The body of the dress is made from printed cotton purchased in Sweden and is decorated with rayon appliques, cotton velveteen and corduroy with satin ribbons, guimp and tufted braid trimmings 23m of pleating made for the edgings on the sleeves and drapery which were also trimmed with 46 meters of ribbon..
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Michaela de Bruce unless otherwise stated.
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