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1833-1840
GUSN-38199
Yellow silk damask dress woven with a geometric pattern of diamonds and squares; broad neckline; short sleeves w/ ruching & tulle net. Bust accentuated by fabric pleated & draped across at armscye w/ lace trim at "v" front panel. Bodice is boned & lined w/ linen; self-piping at neck, armscye & waist; waist is slightly pointed at front. Skirt pleated at front & gathered at back w/ cartridge pleats between shoulder; skirt lined w/ white cotton; hook & eye closure at back; darts at front.
dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
damask
stitching
linen (material)
silk (textile)
geometric patterns
Women's clothing
Silk
Cotton
Linen
Damask
Hand Stitched
Geometric
DRESS
Unknown
1935.1292
Title PANTS Accession Number 1935.1295
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