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Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1910-1912

GUSN

GUSN-12837

Description

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Cream wool crepe. A=Bodice - square neckline trimmed w/ white net ruffle & insert of filet crochet; blouson style gathered at waist. Short sleeves w/ same filet crochet; hook & eye at back. B=Skirt - matching skirt has narrow tucks around boned waist; narrow; 3 flounces trimmed w/ filet crochet; hook & eye closure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
crepe (textile)
crocheting
stitching
lace (needlework)
machine-made
wool (textile)
Women's clothing
Wool
Crepe
Lace
Crocheted
Hand Stitched
DRESS

Additional Identification Number

1900.406AB

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Estate of Mrs. Jane N. Grew

Accession Number

1920.406AB

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