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Blouse

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1910-1914

GUSN

GUSN-824

Description

Sheer white linen; high boned collar with bands of fishnet lace and band of narrow vertical tucks; diamond medallions with fishnet lace and small rose in center, around neck and at front; narrow tucks along neck extending along long sleeves to cuffs; bands of fishnet lace follow tucks of sleeves, and outline embroidery on front; whitework embroidery of floral sprays with large center flower, leaves, and small bell shaped flowers; blouson style with cotton tape waistband; narrow tucks and embroidery at back; concealed button closure center back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

blouses (main garments)
embroidering
lace (needlework)
linen (material)
Shirt
Blouse
Blouse

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.6583

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