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Dress

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1810-1820

GUSN

GUSN-29102

Description

White ribbed cotton. High neckline; long sleeves w/ ruffle at wristband & 1 pearl button. Fullness at back between shoulders; drawstring waist. 1 pearl button at neckband; pocket at right front; high waist.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
reeding
Empire (style)
Dress
Women's clothing
Cotton
Hand Stitched
Empire
Ribbed
Dress

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Estate of Mrs. Jane N. Grew

Accession Number

1920.415

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