White cotton printed with small scale, scalloped edge diamonds (grey) with purple rose in center; Jacket (A) - shawl collar with wide pointed lapels; decorative "waistcoat" of purple and white striped silk, inset with hook and eye closure; three pairs of large, decorative purple shell buttons and purple braid frogs; 3/4 length sleeves with tunnel back cuffs; scalloped hem with points extended at sides; Skirt (B) - matching skirt - smocking all around waist; hook and eye closure at back.
skirts (garments)
bodices
cotton (textile)
stitching
printing (process)
Dress
Dress
Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),
1969.6039A-B
Unknown
Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman
1969.6039AB
Title SUIT Accession Number 1969.6036AB
Title SUIT Accession Number 1969.6038AB
Title SUIT Accession Number 1969.6040AB
Title SUIT Accession Number 1969.6041AB
Title Suit Accession Number 1969.6042AB
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