Long; white; neckline with scalloped white work; white and open work along neckline; short puff sleeves; back scalloped and hem; two drawstring-- neck and bodice; open along center back-- with two buttons at shoulders, and loops to hold sleeves back attaching to thread covered button at shoulder.
dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
Dress
Dress
B2865
Unknown
1988.392
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