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Woman's dress
American
1805
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Cotton plain weave (mull) embroidered with cotton
Dimensions
122 cm (48 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Anna B. Stearns
Accession Number50.2392
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWoman's gown made of sheer cotton mull with a high waistline, low round neckline, short puffed sleeves, and long train. Fabric is embroidered with white cotton in diagonal patterns of cinquefoil flowers and sprays of berries in satin, stem, knot, and dot stitches. Some brown stains.