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White gauze dress embroidered with white floral sprays (of two flowers) allover; with center front panel and hem embroidered with foliate garland enclosed by bands with dots in between; short, pointed sleeves gathered at shoulder; linen waistband gathered at neck with silk band in casing; no closure at back (probably had silk ribbon drawstring - like silk in front casing); very long train; sheer.
wedding dresses
dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
gauze
stitching
Empire (style)
floral patterns
meanders (patterns)
weddings
Gown, Wedding
A4472
Unknown
Gift of Mrs.George J. Putnam
1929.905
Title Wedding Veil Accession Number 1929.906
Title Scarf Accession Number 1929.907
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