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Dress

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1815

GUSN

GUSN-12787

Description

White cotton embroidered (whitework) w/ allover pattern of chevrons & dots. Small scale; scoop neckline w/ pearl button closure. Short puffed sleeves gathered & piped at cuff. High waist; no waistband; watch pocked at right front inseam. 2 pearl buttons on seam; double drawstring back; plain hem.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
chevrons (motifs)
Empire (style)
Dress
Women's clothing
Cotton
Hand Stitched
Empire
Chevron
Dress

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Estate of Mrs. Jane N. Grew

Accession Number

1920.414

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