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1860-1870
GUSN-7252
Tan linen ground printed with large multi-colored botehs; round neck; open front; bodice lined with white twill; hood and eye closure center front -lining; self ruffle down placket; capped bell sleeves with ruffle edging on cap and sleeve; two ruffled patch pockets; princess seams in bodice back; hem edged with light brown wool tape.
wrappers (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
linen (material)
printing (process)
twill
boteh
Women's clothing
Linen
Cotton
Twill
Transfer Printed
Hand Stitched
Boteh
GOWN, DRESSING
1) Written on tag pinned to neck: (front:) ""F+[crosses out] 21 / 1860-70"" (back:) ""Elinor Larson"". 2) Written in ink on bodice lining: ""Collection of / Elinor Larson"".
Unknown
Estate of Elinor C. Larson
1992.271
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