White/ sheer; bodice--vertical bands of narrow tucks alternate with bands of featherstitching; same on capped sleeves; drawstring neckline trimmed with featherstitching; drawstring waist; covered buttons; fine cartridge pleats; no waist band.
dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
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Dress
Dress
Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),
Unknown
Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman
1969.5942
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