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Infant's dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1830

GUSN

GUSN-34510

Description

Shot; white; geometric flower with leaves and bouquets embroidered in white work on front bodice; neckline and cuffs with scalloped edge; eyelet waistband with yellow silk ribbon inserted at waist; garland embroidered at hem; drawstring neckline; short puffed sleeves with drawstring.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
stitching
floral patterns
stylization
Children's clothing
Cotton
Embroidered
Hand Stitched
Geometric Floral
Women's Clothing
DRESS

Maker

Brewer, Mary Weld, Mrs., 1804 (Sewer (textile worker))

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. George H. Lyman

Accession Number

1931.1861

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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