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Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1815-1820

GUSN

GUSN-41469

Description

Short; white; short waisted bodice w/ "V" panel of embroidered flowers w/ flowering potted plant in center; shirred and capped sleeves; scalloped edge neckline; skirt has 3 covered buttons at waist front, w/ scalloped edged and embroidered ruffles to hem; same stylized roses embroidery and scalloped edge at hem; drawstring neckline.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
stitching
floral patterns
Children's clothing
Cotton
Hand Stitched
Embroidered
Floral
Women's Clothing
DRESS

Additional Identification Number

A4374

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1945.8

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