http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/990410/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=4F4C124A5B0AAB9F78FBF857BA443725Dressabout 1805Cotton plain weave embroidered with cottonWhite cotton empire-style dress with drawstring neckline, puffed sleeves with white satin ribbon tie; trained skirt. White cotton floral embroidery. Worn by Sarah Bowdoin (1761-1826), wife of Hon. James Bowdoin (1752-1811), U.S. Minister to Spain and Associate Minister to France, ca. 1801-1809. Condition: Good. A few brown spots, concentrated mainly at back.Costumeshttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/127098;jsessionid=4F4C124A5B0AAB9F78FBF857BA443725