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Dress

Object Name:
Dress
Object ID:
1943.006.05
Date:
1830-1850
Description:
Dress, baby, c.1840s. Sleeveless, white, of very fine mull with bodice delicately embroidered in floral and leaf patterns with insert in front top with hemstitching and embroidered edging. Broderie Anglaise on bodice. Bodice fashioned with a V at front, short cap sleeves, and embroidered waistline. Button closing at back, with thread loops over covered buttons. Embroidered and hemstitched straps over shoulders and same trim around waist. Plain skirt.
Material:
Textile
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss M. P. Herrick
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