Printed white ground w/ purple medallions of George Washington alternating w/ red shield depicting scales of justice & "Peace"; "1776" also part of medallions. Collar & 7 buttons; long sleeves w/ turned back cuff & ruffled hem; fullness at back of skirt; 1 pocket.
wedding dresses
cotton (textile)
stitching
printing (process)
rolling up
centennials
Cotton
Hand Stitched
Transfer Printed
Classical Figure
Medallion
Centennial
George Washington
DRESS
Printed allover pattern: 1. Oval medallion w/: ""1776"" 2. Shield w/: ""Peace"" & scales of Justice.
1931.330A-B
American Print Works (Manufacturer)
Fall River, MA, USA
1931.330AB
Montgomery, F.. Printed Textiles. [No Publisher].
Massachusetts (United States)
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