GUSN-12798
Sheer white cotton; drawstring scoop (?) neckline; long sleeves gathered at shoulders. Ribbed & dotted cuffs & edge w/ button at cuff. High waistline w/ fullness for bust. Drawstring waist (originally double); whitework embroidered scalloped band down center front w/ dotted french knots & flowers; continues around hem.
dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
stitching
whitework
Empire (style)
Dress
Women's clothing
Cotton
Hand Stitched
Embroidered
Whitework
Empire
Dress
Unknown
1931.1421
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