Gold flowered silk one piece dress marked as being Caroline Harrison's. Fabric is a gold color and different shades outlined in black of a design of long stemmed flowers. Like a poppy or daisy. Lace trimmed collar and cuffs. Lined, bottom edge of skirt inside small ruffle of a stiff netting. 13 buttons on front of bodice. Bodice attached at back with skirt. Metal stays some coming through fabric. Marked at waist in ink "C S Harrison / '91 / gift of Mrs. McKee / 1910."
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