Ephemeral Elegance

Figured Silk and Alpaca Weave Dress with Quilted Petticoat, ca. 1880-85

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Figured Silk and Tulle Bodice, ca. 1900

via Philadelphia Museum of Art

Figured Silk Lignette Pagoda Sleeved Dress, ca. 1854

via The Met

Brocade Satin Dress with Silk Mull Trim, ca. 1897-99

Made by Mrs. George F. Hall, St. Paul, Minnesota

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Figured Silk Trained Afternoon Dress, ca. 1880

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Figured Silk Girl's Dress, ca. 1835

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Figured Silk Dress, ca. 1845-46

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Striped Figured Silk Evening Dress, ca. 1840

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Figured Silk Wedding Dress, 1841

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Evening Dress, ca. 1820

via Powerhouse Museum

Parasol, ca. 1880

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