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Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1825-1827

GUSN

GUSN-51160

Description

White; open neckline; bunched & held in place by loop & button; short, full sleeves; sleeves & neckline trimmed w/ lace. Piping at seams; fullness gathered into V at front & back; skirt gathered onto waistband at front & back; hook & eye closure; 4 wide tucks at hem.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
super
Dress
Women's clothing
Cotton
Mull
Hand Stitched
Dress

Associated Building

Used At Fowler House Purchase - WSA,

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1986.832

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