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Gown, 19th Century
Spain
Silk and lace; 55 x 21 1/2 in.
2739
Gift of Mrs. Martina L. Yorba …
Dress
Gown, 19th Century
Spain
Silk and lace; 55 x 21 1/2 in.
2739
Gift of Mrs. Martina L. Yorba …
Gown, 19th Century Spain Silk and lace; 55 x 21 1/2 in. 2739 Gift of Mrs. Martina L. Yorba de Pelanconi

Dress

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-principal attire (entire body)
Date19th Century
Made AtSpain, Europe
MediumSilk and lace
Dimensions55 x 21 1/2 in. (139.7 x 54.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Martina L. Yorba de Pelanconi
Object number2739
DescriptionDouble overskirt. Waist trimmed with 2" white silk fringe. It is said that this grade of silk is made only by one firm, which is in Barcelona Spain. This gown was a part of the trousseau of Senorita Josefa Yorba who married Don Juan S. Smythe, on April 5th 1856.
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