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Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1820-1825

GUSN

GUSN-42204

Description

White - high neckline, double sleeves, short sleeve with bands of eyelet over long sleeve with eyelet cuff; same eyelet band across shoulder and around neck; bodice gathered into "V" at front and back; no waistband; fullness gathered between shoulders on skirt; hook and eye at waist; double-flounced hem with scalloped edge embroidered with white openwork of flowers and leaves.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
eyelets (components)
textiles
stitching
Dress
Women's clothing
Cotton
Hand Stitched
Eyelet
Dress

Additional Identification Number

B3426

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1927.275

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