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1808-1812
GUSN-12795
White muslin embroidered with five-pointed stars in silver metallic thread (silver has tarnished); high waist; gathered at bust and back; short puffed sleeves; drawstring neckline at back; train; hook and eye at back, waist; waistband lined with linen twill; skirt pleated at waistband at back. Back seam bound with linen tape.
dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
stitching
thread
metallic (color attribute)
Empire (style)
geometric patterns
stars
Women's clothing
Cotton
Embroidered
Hand Stitched
Empire
Star
Geometric
Fiddle Thread
Dress
Unknown
Gift of Clara B. Winthrop
1930.1234
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