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1794-1797
GUSN-12893
Dress made from bleached cotton mull embroidered with metallic thread and spangled with sequins in paisley and leaf motif, with Greek key and floral bunches at hem. Drawstring neckline; high waist; long fitted sleeves with Greek key motif, fullness at back from gathered side panels set into waist. Bodice and sleeves lined with linen; slight train.
wedding dresses
cotton (textile)
embroidering
linen (material)
Empire (style)
floral patterns
paisley
Dress
Dress
1991.95A
Unknown
India
Gift of Margaret L. Platt
1991.95
1794-1797 (see provenance)
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