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Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1826

GUSN

GUSN-15442

Description

Short; white; "V" on front of 2 bands of eyelet; same eyelet at waistband; 2 vertical bands from waist to hem and around hem; narrow tucks at hem; drawstring neckline; one hook and eye at waist; short sleeves w/ double ruffle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
eyelets (components)
textiles
stitching
Children's clothing
Cotton
Hand Stitched
Eyelet
Embroidered
Women's Clothing
DRESS

Additional Identification Number

A4372

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1920.598

Places

Massachusetts (United States)
New Hampshire (United States)

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