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Entirely hand stitched dress, printed wool. Rainbow purple stripes with large paisley block printed motifs. Closely fitted pointed bodice with round neckline and no drapery. Long straight sleeves with fullness around elbow. Skirt pleated onto bodice. Hooks and eyes up the back. Bodice lined with thin plain weave white cotton. Skirt lined with finer white cotton. Long bone extends down from chin to point.
G2001.042
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
Dress
Female
Wool
Cotton
Black
Purple
White
block print
1842 - 1848
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
hand stitched
printed wool
pleated skirt
boned
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