Costume: fanciful, historical, and theatrical (1906)
Aria, Mrs. (Eliza Davis), 1866-1931 · London, New York, Macmillan and co.; · leaf 182
COSTUME 142 CHAP. front of the low bodice, which is outlined by a handkerchief of white lawn held in front by two … elaborate designs of embroidery ; embroidery of green and black and red putting in its appearance round the hem of the plain serge skirt.
Costume -- History
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