

The dress is fashioned from ivory silk shantung brocaded with small Neo-classical motifs of metallic silver. The front neckline is bordered with matching metallic trim.
Judging from the construction of the dress, I believe it was made in America from imported fabric for a young lady of means (one of the Lincoln descendents). Metallic textiles, very expensive at the time, were found in the wardrobes of wealthy people

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Hi! I just discovered your blog but can't find where to contact you. I just want to say that I love what I've seen and I'll be back to look some more! (and dream about such lovely dresses!)
And hopefully figure out how to translate!
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