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Dress

Object/Artifact

Entirely hand stitched medium weight white cotton printed with tiny red engraved florets which had yellow coloring. High neck, fairly wide pointed double collar edged with piped self binding, self frill above it. CF opening, no fasteners. Bust darts. Narrow back. Bodice lined with white PW cotton with crossover panels in front. Very long sleeves with gathers at top and back; pairs of self straps around wrist, MOP buttons. Sleeves finished with self binding as on collar. Self belt attached at CB. Apron front skirt, on twill tape drawstring. Cartridge pleats in CB; deep side openings. 3 full skirt panels, no gores. 3/4” hem, 3/4” tuck just above. Seems teen-sized.

G96.088

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1820

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

hand stitched

cotton

high neck

double collar

piping

bust darts

cartridge pleats

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