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1808-1812
GUSN-34704
White embroidered w/ silver metallic stars & dots all over; neckline gathered in front; piped Empire waist. Short sleeves gathered on outer edge w/ ruffle; 7 self-covered buttons w/ stars; fullness gathered at back on drawstring. Slight train; sleeves lined w/ linen; probably embroidered in India.
dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
stitching
thread
metallic (color attribute)
super
geometric patterns
statues
Women's clothing
Cotton
Mull
Hand Stitched
Embroidered
Fiddle Thread
Geometric
Statue
Dress
Unknown
Gift of Frances Greely Curtis
1932.272
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