White; "V" front composed of three bands of lace inserted between bands of narrow tucks; same pattern on sleeves and at back; sleeves, neck and waist edged with lace; drawstring neck and waist--but strings are missing (or ribbons).
dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
Dress
Dress
Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),
Unknown
Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman
1969.5996
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