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American
1903
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Cotton muslin with cotton embroidery and cotton lace insertion and trim and mother-of-pearl button
Dimensions
125.7 x 109 cm (49.5 x 42 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. David P. Wheatland
Accession Number1974.444
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWhite cotton muslin. Narrow waistband with pearl-button closure at back. A-line gathered at back. Train. Openwork seams. Deep flounces at bottom: top flounce with bands of cooton with silk embroiderd floral motifs and swagged lace, lace ruffle at scallped hem; middle flounce of gathered cotton with lace ruffle; bottom flounce of gathered cotton ruffle with narrow lace ruffle.
ProvenanceWorn by Mary Orvilla Butler (Mrs. Harold) Hinckley with 1974.440-49