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Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1820

GUSN

GUSN-39247

Description

Cream; short waisted bodice with small "V" panel embroidered with leaves; "V" shaped panels inserted at sleeves; two rows of featherstitching down front; white work embroidery of leaves with net and flowers, with tucks and scalloped edge; back opening with drawstring at neck and waist.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
Dress
Dress

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Estate of Mrs. Miles Standish

Accession Number

1937.871

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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