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Child's Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850

GUSN

GUSN-40520

Description

Long; white; embroidered "V" panel (bodice front) with stylized central flower bands of buttonhole wheel; embroidered capped and turned back sleeves with ruffle; eyelet waistband; three large tucks at hem; drawstring neckline and two cloth covered buttons at waist.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
stitching
Dress
Dress

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Winthrop Coffin

Accession Number

1940.315

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