ca. 1840
GUSN-12826
A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Sheer white cotton. A=Bodice - broad drawstring neckline w/ elbow length sleeves; sleeves are gathered on inner seam; embroidered w/ floral spray & scalloped edge. White satin bow attached at elbow; bodice is boned & has sharp "wasp" waist at front & back. Hook & eye closure at center back; lined w/ white cambric. B=Skirt - matching; gathered all around waist; 4 flounces (2 at bottom wider than 2 at top); flounces are embroidered w/ same floral sprays & scalloped edge at sleeves; piping at neckline, armscye, flounces, & dust ruffle.
dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
stitching
scalloping
floral patterns
Women's clothing
Cotton
Hand Stitched
Embroidered
Scalloped
Spray
DRESS
Unknown
Gift of Richard Thornton Fisher, Anne Fisher Tatlock, Faith Fisher Forbes, Charles Paine Fisher and John Bryant Fisher
1990.371AB
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