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Infant's Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1830

GUSN

GUSN-34698

Description

White; high waisted bodice; bands of white work embroidery arranged diagonally on bodice front, and capped sleeves; sleeves and neckline and hem trimmed w/ lace net; front panel trimmed w/ hand-piqued bands, tucks and lace from waist to hem, and around hem w/ cutwork in diamond pattern around hem; drawstrings.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
embroidering
linen (material)
Dress
Dress

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Frances Greely Curtis

Accession Number

1932.259

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