1870-1876
GUSN-50411
A=Dress; B=Belt; C=extra fabric. Wool and cotton weave; black and gold ikat. A=Dress - Boned; red, blue, and gold floral border band applied around neckline, down center front and around hem and cuffs. Cotton lining in tan twill; piping at waist front and shoulder seams; drawstring gather at back waist. Pleats at front waist of skirt; gathered waistback; right front pocket; glazed cotton lining; hem edged with green wool tape. Seven covered buttons and buttonholes from neck to waist with decorative false buttons from waist to hem. B=Belt - matched applied floral border; lined with brown glazed chintz; hook and eye closure.
dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
ikat
twill
wool (textile)
maternity
Dress
Dress
1984.6ABC
Unknown
In memory of Virginia Frost of Swansea, MA
1984.6A-C
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