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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