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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
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.