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Dress - long

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1840s

GUSN

GUSN-5727

Description

Sheer white; "V" style top with bands of eyelet alternating with shirred bands trimmed with soutache; eyelet ruffle extends to back; capped sleeves, neckline, & waistband trimmed with eyelet; 4 pairs of narrow tucks & 1 band of eyelet at hem; drawstring neck & waist; 2 covered buttons.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
eyelets (components)
textiles
stitching
Infant's Clothing
Hand Stitched
Eyelet
Women's Clothing
DRESS

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.5800

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