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Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1794-1796

GUSN

GUSN-33778

Description

Cream ribbed silk brocaded dress with multicolor floral spray pattern; small leaves and scrolls in cream. Pleated shawl collar, gathered Empire waistline; Collar and front trimmed with green satin ribbon. Fine tucks around front and back of bodice from shoulder to waistline; Long fitted sleeves with covered button at wrist; Lace on one sleeve; Bodice lined with linen.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
silk (textile)
brocade (textile)
Dress

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Credit Line

Gift of Boylston Adams Beal

Accession Number

1931.6

Related Items

Title Bodice Accession Number 1931.7

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