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The fronts curve from neck to hem with pleats 3¾ inches (9.4 cm) deep, below the hip set beside the centre back.  Each front has a pocket with scalloped pocket flap; the centre-back seam is open below the hip.   The coat is embroidered with silver thread, purl and spangles, and glass pastes, in a pattern of large floral sprays, on the collar, cuffs and pocket flaps, along the front edges, pleats and centre-back opening and around the pockets.  There are 8 embroidered buttons along the right front edge, 2 on each cuff, 3 below each pocket and 1 at the top of the pleats. \r\n\r\nThe waistcoat fronts are made of white silk satin with a round neck and 2-inch (5cm) standing collar, curving fronts and skirts beige reaching the top of the thigh.  Each front has a pocket and scalloped pocket flap.  The back and front linings are unbleached linen.  The fronts are faced, skirts and pocket flaps lined with white silk satin.  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