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DEACESSIONED June 26, 2014
Dress waist
Indian
Early 19th century
Medium/Technique
Cotton with cotton and embroidery, steel hook closures
Dimensions
45.2 x 24.1 cm (17 13/16 x 9 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. Virginia H. Salisbury
Accession Number13.2790
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionThe body of the dress has low neck, short sleeves and a short waist. In the front are worked with white cotton, laid work and drawn work, sprays of conventional flowers and leaves, mostly leaves. The sleeves are embroidered with a similar design and there are short ruffles in the back. The neck and sleeves are edged with fine points. The belt has a scrolling floral design.
Provenance1913, bequest of Mrs. Virginia H. Salisbury to the MFA (Accession date: September 1, 1913); June 25, 2014, deaccessioned by the MFA for sale through Augusta Auctions, Bellows Falls, VT.