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White whitework embroidery on bodice front and hem. Small bouquets on bodice with scrolling ribbon, cornucopia on hem with graps and grape leaves with scalloped garland beneath. Drawstring neckline, narrow Empire waistband, short sleeves gathered with drawstring, fullness gathered at back waist between shoulders, self-sash. Six tucks at hem above embroidery, embroidered scalloped edge. Panels inserted at side seams of skirt and sleeves.
wedding dresses
dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
stitching
Empire (style)
floral patterns
vine scrolls
weddings
Women's clothing
Cotton
Embroidered
Hand Stitched
Empire
Floral
Grape Bunches
Leaf
Wedding
Dress
Unknown
Gift of Mr. Newton R. Mayall
1963.2
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