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Short Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1800-1833

GUSN

GUSN-1231

Description

White short dress with double capped sleeves with scalloped edge; drawstring neckline; high waist gathered at sides and back; two thread covered buttons at back; six narrow tucks at hem.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
Dress
Dress

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of John M. Woolsey, Jr.

Accession Number

1991.15

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