Fort Wayne Fashion : Downton Abbey Era
Description:

Dress, c. 1916-1917

Woman's two piece outfit with black silk skirt in two tiers, each trimmed with three inch black velvet. Bodice is of black chiffon with three inch velvet at waist. Trimmed front and back with silver beaded balls. Wide collar over shoulders with silver beaded balls at each corner.

Hat, 1911
Woman's black horsehair hat with sheer black fabric lining; three pieced designs on front; plastic hatpin with rhinestone pinned to black ribbon hatband. Belonged to Emma Mossman (1875-1948).

Shoes, 1910
Pair of women's shoes; silver lamè opera pumps.
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