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Collection Type

Clothing and accessories

Date

1837-1840

GUSN

GUSN-34109

Description

Printed cotton; pink rosebuds on medallion w/ multicolored geometric background. A = dress; bateau neckline shirred at bust & shoulders; long leg o' mutton sleeves w/ shirred cuffs. Shaped waistband; pleats at front w/ cartridge pleats at back. B = Capelet; matching cape w/ ruffled edge. Bodice is boned & not fully lined w/ white cotton. Hem is lined w/ white linen; hook & eye closure at back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
block printing (relief printing process)
cotton (textile)
stitching
printing (process)
rolling up
floral patterns
geometric patterns
Dress
Women's clothing
Cotton
Transfer Printed
Hand Stitched
Geometric
Floral
Dress

Additional Identification Number

1931.1066 A

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Robert T. Jackson

Accession Number

1931.1066AB

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