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White dress with a shirred and high waisted bodice; capped sleeves and neck trimmed with net; net insert from the neckline to the hem and around hem with embroidered garland; sleeves and center front trimmed with scalloped and couched applique; hem of same applique work to form row of diamonds; drawstring neckline and waist.
dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
stitching
festoon (motif)
geometric patterns
Dress
Unknown
Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Flavin
1987.155
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