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Child's Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1870

GUSN

GUSN-54185

Description

White; "V" panel (bodice front) of elaborate, scrolling floral embroidery with eyelet ruffles; double cap sleeves with embroidery and scalloped edge; eyelet waistband; skirt has panel of embroidered bands (horizontal) with two ruffles; narrow tucks at hem; drawstring neckline.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
stitching
Dress
Dress

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Amelia Peabody

Accession Number

1946.35

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