1898
GUSN-54832
White mull w/ lace inserts & lace ruffles; bodice has alternating bands of lace band inserts w/ pleats & ruffles; 6 buttons at back; 5 of which are white covered. Smocking at shoulders ends in double lace ruffle; sleeves are 3/4 length ending in lace-trimmed ruffle. Skirt is attached to bodice; wide belt w/ bow at back. Skirt has bands of lace inserts, ending w/ 3 rows of lace-trimmed ruffles; underskirt made of cotton w/ deep ruffle edged w/ eyelet & floral sprays w/ additional deep ruffle.
dresses (garments)
stitching
machine-made
super
Women's clothing
Mull
Hand Stitched
DRESS
Unknown
1948.91
Massachusetts (United States)
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