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1843-1850
GUSN-33037
Dress, beige woven geometric pattern of squares and ovals; scooped neckline; tucks extend from shoulder to center front waist; double sleeves with piping; fitted at wrist; cartridge pleats all around; bodice padded; boned and pointed at front; bodice lined with tan and white cotton; pocket on left side; hook and eye closure; skirt lined with printed cotton (geometric pattern); hem edged with green silk.
dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
silk (textile)
weaving
geometric patterns
trousseaux
weddings
Dress
Women's clothing
Silk
Cotton
Hand Stitched
Woven
Geometric
Wedding
Trousseau
Dress
Unknown
1929.1794
Title Wedding Dress? Accession Number 1929.1793AB
Title "Pumpkin" Hood Accession Number 1929.1795
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