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Woman's blouse
American (made in Phillipines)
about 1915
Medium/Technique
Cotton, plain-weave; embroidered
Dimensions
Center back: 48.3 cm (19 in.)
Center Front: 50.8 cm (20 in.)
Center Front: 50.8 cm (20 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of John and Judith Avery
Accession Number2006.1423
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWhite, "sheer lingerie" cotton blouse detailed with fine pleating at shoulders and wide collar decorated with pulled and drawn work in geometric pattern and embroidered spots and edged with tatting. Buttoned center front of the blouse has a ruffled jabot finished in the same drawn and pulled embroidered work, long sleeves with full cuffs and cotton ties at the back. Small label at lower front reads "All Hand Made."
ProvenanceInherited from the donor's family; Gift to MFA September 20, 2006.