Beige & brown woven ombred stripe of damask pattern of serpentine stems w/ leaves in between. Leg o' mutton sleeves w/ shirred wrists. Piped waistband & neckline. Skirt gathered all around. Hook & eye closure at waist. Bodice & sleeves lined w/ cotton (3/4 only in sleeves). Three ruffles w/ piping at hem; hem lined w/ brown glazed cotton.
dresses (garments)
stitching
silk (textile)
stripes
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Women's clothing
Silk
Hand Stitched
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Dress
In exhibition "Fashion on the Ohio Frontier: 1790-1840" at the Kent State University Museum, July 26, 2003-January 18, 2004. Displayed with matching spencer, #1918.1641.
Unknown
Gift of Ellen A. Robbins Stone
1918.1656
Massachusetts (United States)
Title Jacket Accession Number 1918.1641
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