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Dress

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1804-1814

GUSN

GUSN-12856

Description

White dotted chenille; high neckline. Raised dots fabric. High waistline with pocket at right front. Bodice lined with cotton. Hook and eye at neck. Drawstring at waist. Small panel inserted at side seams near hem. Hem lined with linen. Items B & C are cuffs? of lace.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
chenille (yarn)
cotton (textile)
stitching
Empire (style)
Dress
Women's clothing
Chenille
Cotton
Hand Stitched
Empire
Dress

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1965.97A-C

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