1810-1815
GUSN-31172
Red; high neckline; short sleeves with piping and drawstring. Four covered buttons at front; high waistline; pocket at right front. Brown velvet waistband; trimmed at front and hem. One pearl button at neck; two cotton ties at waist inside with metal rosette clasp outside. Bodice lined with white cotton; fullness at back between shoulders. Pink ribbion ruching at hem; hem lined with linen band. Woolen dress shields; panels inserted at side seams; watch pocket.
dresses (garments)
stitching
silk (textile)
Empire (style)
Women's clothing
Silk
Hand Stitched
Empire
Dress
Unknown
1926.938
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