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A: BODICE: Glazed linen printed with pattern imitating patchwork with geometric and floral figures in red, tan, brown and light blue on white ground; ruffles of light blue linen at neck, cuffs and waist; seven covered buttons at center front (three silk, four linen); long leg-o'-mutton sleeves; waist pointed front and back--weight sewn to back point so it will lie flat. B: SKIRT: of matching material; self waistband with hook and eye closure center back; fullness at sides imitating panniers.
dresses (garments)
glazing (coating)
linen (material)
stitching
machine-made
patchwork
printing (process)
tin (metal)
floral patterns
geometric patterns
ombré
stripes
Dress
Women's clothing
Linen
Tin Glazed
Transfer Printed
Hand Stitched
Ombre
Striped
Patchwork
Floral
Geometric
Dress
1992.276A,B
Unknown
Estate of Elinor C. Larson
1992.276AB
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