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Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1837-1841

GUSN

GUSN-29452

Description

Cream challis w/ woven stripes & printed w/ red & green flowers & rosebuds. Bateau neckline; tucked at neckline to middle of bodice. Trapezoidal applique on front; long sleeves shirred & ruffled w/ 5 covered buttons. Fullness below w/ fitted cuffs; gathered all around. Skirt shirred to bodice; bodice lined w/ white cotton. Hem lined w/ linen; hook & eye closure at back & wrists.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
block printing (relief printing process)
stitching
silk (textile)
wool (textile)
floral patterns
stripes
Dress
Women's clothing
Wool
Silk
Hand Stitched
Transfer Printed
Floral
Striped
Challis
Dress

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1922.288

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