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Gown
1840-1850
Description
A child's gown, made of cotton batiste and embelished with embroidery and openwork, a style of handwork known as Broderie Anglaise. The panel on the bodice appears to have been inserted.The dress closes at the bodice with shell buttons and two tape drawstrings.Lace trim on the sleeve cuffs.
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
2013.0048.032
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Sandy Lerner
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Object Number
2013.0048.032
Object Name
Gown
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Date
1840-1850
Materials
- Cotton
Dimensions (inches)
11.5 (W) x 21 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
29.21 (W) x 53.34 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width at waist.