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Dress

Object Name:
Dress
Object ID:
1967.066.02
Date:
1862-1880
Description:
Dress. Printed brown cotton, rose and tan sprigs all over, border of same colors with lacy print edges at waistband, collar, and cuffs and on three ruffles on skirt. Fitted bodice with four rows of shirring, front and back at waist, buttoned down front with speckled brown and cream buttons. Drop shoulder sleeves, fitted. Low standing collar. Skirt pleated to waistband at front, gathered at back, pocket right side. Bodice lined with tan cotton muslin.
Material:
Textile
Cotton
Provenance:
Catalog card: "From the Parker Family of Derry, NH, ancestors of donor."
Credit Line:
Gift of Lucile P. Nourse
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