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Fragment

Object/Artifact

Bottom of the front panel or tablier of infant’s long gown, thick, elaborate Ayreshire embroidery on fine white cambric. Robings. Seed stitch, satin stitch, eyelets and simple drawn thread fillings. Large central design of pomegranite with what look like seed heads and daisies. Worked dagged edges on hems.

G2005.106

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1845 - 1860

User Age: Infant Gender: Neutral

panel

remnant

gown

Ayreshire embroidery

cambric

seed stitch

satin stitch

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