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Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1812-1816

GUSN

GUSN-53938

Description

Sheer cream with vertical stripes; drawstring neckline at front and back - embroidered with floral spray and serpentine foliate band (white chain stitch). Long sleeves with silk, ruched wrists. Drawstring at back waist.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
embroidering
stitching
muslin
floral patterns
foliation (pattern)
scrolling foliage
serpentine (shape)
stripes
Dress
Women's clothing
Muslin
Embroidered
Hand Stitched
Striped
Spray
Foliate
Serpentine
Dress

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1945.18

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