Rivers Cofield had no idea that the dress she bought in December 2013 would unravel a mystery a decade later. But it was the holiday season, so she splurged. The price was higher than she usually pays as an archaeologist who collects antique costumes and purses for fun. She haggled the price down to $100 from $125 as she wondered where she’d store the two-piece garment. As a vintage costume collector, Rivers Cofield recognized it as a dress from the 1880s - but despite its age, its delicate embroidery, bronze silk and metallic buttons appeared intact. Its fitted bodice, puffy bustle and lace cuffs reflected a bygone era. The Victorian dress in the Maine antique mall was unlike anything Sara Rivers Cofield had seen before.
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