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This dress was cut from natural homespun linen woven with a brown check pattern. The square neckline closes with a drawstring at front & back; drawstring at waist. High waistline; long sleeves; 1 tuck at hem. Panels inserted at side seams.
dresses (garments)
hand spinning
stitching
linen (material)
Empire (style)
Dress
Women's clothing
Linen
Hand Spun
Hand Stitched
Empire
Dress
Unknown
1931.1908
Title Accession Number
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