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Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850

GUSN

GUSN-35156

Description

White printed with brown polka dots (faded black or purple); wide neckline with short puffed sleeves with cuff; shirred bodice with gathered skirt and waistband; handmade lace at neckline and cuffs; hook and eye closure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
Dress
Dress

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Peter J. Bonney

Accession Number

1932.2050

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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