1840s
GUSN-7266
Brown (faded plum) linen ground printed with criss-crossing medallion stripes in red, blue, green and yellow; large rounded collar; bodice gathered at yoke and waistband; yoke lined with linen printed with brown and red floral; piping at armscye, yoke and waist; center front opening, no fastening; cream ribbon tie at neck (modern); long sleeves gathered at shoulder, tapering to waist; skirt gathered all around; pocket at right.
dresses (garments)
stitching
linen (material)
printing (process)
floral patterns
geometric patterns
stripes
Dress
Women's clothing
Linen
Transfer Printed
Hand Stitched
Medallion
Stripe
Geometric
Floral
Dress
1) Printed tag tied to neck: ""#50 / Craft / Studio / NORTH SCITUATE / RHODE ISLAND"". 2) Handwritten tag tied to neck: ""Dress 1840 / 56.00 / LE"".
Unknown
Estate of Elinor C. Larson
1992.257
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