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Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1830s

GUSN

GUSN-32724

Description

Short; white; lace at neckline and short sleeves; plain waistband; one tuck at hem w/ scalloped hem; drawstring neckline at front and back; hook and eye closure at waist; plain skirt.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
Children's clothing
Cotton
Hand Stitched
Women's Clothing
DRESS

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Mary Otis Porter

Accession Number

1929.633

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