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Christening Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1830

GUSN

GUSN-32125

Description

White with three bands of embroidery on bodice front; same embroidered bands on puffed capped sleeves and waistband; scalloped hem embroidered with flower and leaf motif with net insert; drawstring neckline.

Details

Descriptive Terms

christening gowns
cotton (textile)
embroidering
Dress
Dress

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William Herbert Taylor

Accession Number

1928.445

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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