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Dress

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1870

GUSN

GUSN-54605

Description

Long; white; front panel w/ 8 narrow tucks; neckline, panel, long sleeves and hem trimmed w/ white knitted lace; lace extends from panel to hem at center; drawstring neckline and 6 narrow tucks at back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
knitting (process)
lace (needlework)
machine-made
Infant's Clothing
Lace
Hand Stitched
Knit
Women's Clothing
DRESS

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1947.273B

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