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Dress is made from natural linen woven with a brown check patternl; drawstring neckline at front only; high waistband; long sleeves. Fullness at back between shoulders at waist; 6 pearl buttons at back; 1 tuck at hem. Panels inserted at side seams; sleeves gathered at shoulder back; back of bodice lined with white cotton.
dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
linen (material)
Dress
Women's clothing
Linen
Cotton
Hand Stitched
Dress
Unknown
1950.59
Title Cloth Fragment Accession Number B4588
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