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Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Dress, entirely hand stitched of printed calico, blue wood-grain pattern stripes alternating with tan ones over a lighter rainbow ground, separated by warm toned paisley motifs. Long pointed waist with loosely gathered bodice over a boned underbodice. Full skirt with one pocket on proper right side. Hook and eye closure in front (underbodice). Long tight sleeves with fullness gathered into back of elbow at the seam. Turnback cuffs. Piped bodice seams.

G2007.051

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1842 - 1848

Dress

Calico

Stripes

Paisley

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