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Collection Type

Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1860

GUSN

GUSN-53972

Description

Medium blue; broad neckline; shirred "v" front and back and shirred short sleeves; piping at neck, sleeves and waist; ruched and shirred shirt, skirt lined wtih tan cotton; bodice lined with white cotton. Blue acorn pendants at back closure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
taffeta
cotton (textile)
Women's Clothing
Dress

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Massachusetts, New England

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. S. B. Blaisdell

Accession Number

1945.100

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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