ca. 1880
GUSN-38761
Wrapper - white nainsook/cotton with geometric cutwork; double collar of cutwork; cutwork band and ruffle at center front, cuffs and pockets (2 pockets); smocking at center back; train; 2 cutwork bands at hem, dust ruffle with three tucks; 8 pearl buttons at front from neck to hip (and stitched closed to hem.)
dressing gowns
cotton (textile)
cutwork
stitching
machine-made
home (concept)
geometric patterns
leisure
Gown, Dressing
Women's clothing
Cotton
Hand Stitched
Geometric
Cutwork
Leisure
Domesticity
Gown, Dressing
Unknown
1936.794
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