1825-1827
GUSN-36626
White embroidered in white stylized leaves; open neckline w/ covered button & loop at neck. Hook & eye at waistband; short sleeves w/ piping & scalloped edge; bodice lined w/ linen under bodice w/ 2 covered buttons (1 missing). Scalloped hem; embroidered w/ white flowers & openwork w/ chevron band of small flowers & stripes; large floral bouquet along chevron band.
dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
stitching
leaf (plant material)
foliation (pattern)
leaf (metal)
super
openwork
floral patterns
leaf (plant material)
foliation (pattern)
leaf (metal)
Dress
Women's clothing
Cotton
Mull
Embroidered
Open Work
Hand Stitched
Leaf
Bouquet
Dress
Unknown
Bequest of Miss Alice A. Stevens
1934.569
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