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Dress

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1830

GUSN

GUSN-29783

Description

Short; white; high waisted; bodice and sleeves embroidered w/ flowers and openwork; ruffle; scalloped neckline, (short) sleeves and hem; horizontal bands of narrow tucks alternate w/ inserted bands of eyelet; waistband; drawstring neckline.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
stitching
floral patterns
Children's clothing
Cotton
Hand Stitched
Embroidered
Floral
Women's Clothing
DRESS

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1922.1061

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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