1860-1865
GUSN-12810
A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Sheer white linen. A=Bodice - has high neckline; 11 covered buttons down center front to waistband w/ hook & eye closure. Sleeves are piped at armscye; band of floral garland whitework at elbow w/ deep ruffle. B=Skirt - is gathered into white cambric waistband; front of skirt embroidered w/ floral garland whitework; hem has border of garland whitework.
dresses (garments)
embroidering
stitching
linen (material)
machine-made
whitework
festoon (motif)
floral patterns
Women's clothing
Linen
Whitework
Hand Stitched
Embroidered
Garland
DRESS
Unknown
1940.358AB
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