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Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1840s

GUSN

GUSN-7263

Description

Brown ombre striped linen; broad neckline; long sleeves gathered at shoulder; piping at neck, armseye, center and side seams; hook and eye closure center back; bodice and sleeves lined with white linen; skirt gathered to self waistband; two tucks above hem, with piping.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
linen (material)
ombré
Dress
Dress

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Estate of Elinor C. Larson

Accession Number

1992.274

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