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1805-1810
GUSN-51412
Sheer cream; embroidered with chevron bands with small flowers alternating with narrow bands of drawn work. Drawstring neckline at front and back; center front seam on bodice; high, narrow waistband; short sleeves. Two pocket-like openings on side seams below waistband; fullness at back between shoulders at waist; train.
dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
drawn thread work
embroidering
stitching
super
Directoire
geometric patterns
stripes
Women's clothing
Cotton
Mull
Hand Stitched
Embroidered
Drawnwork
Directoire
Geometric
Dress
Unknown
Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Flavin
1987.176
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