Sheer white linen; high crocheted collar - no boning, with open bands and bands with small scale scalloped motif; scalloped yoke embroidered with white stylized floral motif, and eyelet ground; narrow tucks alternate with bands of crocheted inserts at front; long, narrow sleeves, embroidered with white floral sprays and eyelet ground; narrow tucks and crocheted band along sleeves and cuffs; button and loop closure at back; cotton waistband and casing at back only.
blouses (main garments)
crocheting
embroidering
linen (material)
Shirt
Blouse
Blouse
Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),
Unknown
Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman
1969.7060
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