Overgown or manteau of silk brocade, with a cream-colored fond on which multicolored silk, gold and silver flowers are woven, Overgown or manteau of silk brocade, with a cream-colored fond on which multicolored silk, gold and silver flowers are woven. Model: the silk bodice is sewn onto a close-fitting lining waist of heavy linen. The lining bodice is closed at the front with a lace that is threaded through the nesting holes of the closure pieces, which are connected to the front edge of the front. This closure is covered by a triangular breast piece (devant de gorge). The front edge of the

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