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Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1840

GUSN

GUSN-15454

Description

Long; white; bodice has front panel of bands of tatting alternating w/ band of 4 narrow tucks w/ same at sleeves; tatting at waistband and inserts down front and hem; drawstring neckline.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
tatting (process)
Infant's Clothing
Hand Stitched
Tatted
Women's Clothing
DRESS

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Ruth Child

Accession Number

1935.1181

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