1808-1812
GUSN-34703
Cream cotton; squared neckline; embroidered with green leaves outlined in yellow at front and back of neck and cuffs of short sleeves. Hem embroidered with red rose buds, brown branches, and worm ground; bottom border of two-toned leaves also outlined in yellow thread. High waist; gathered at bust; shoulder line is very close at back. Gussets at underarms/side; narrow waistband backed with linen. Fullness at back between shoulders; six covered buttons and button holes; back is lined with cotton.
dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
stitching
leaf (plant material)
foliation (pattern)
leaf (metal)
Empire (style)
flowers (plants)
floral patterns
leaf (plant material)
foliation (pattern)
leaf (metal)
Women's clothing
Cotton
Embroidered
Hand Stitched
Empire
Flower
Leaf
Dress
Unknown
Gift of Frances Greely Curtis
1932.270
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