1850-1852
GUSN-41354
Woman's dress made from brown and beige shot taffeta with floral trailing. The bodice is V-shaped, boned, and pointed at center front. Double bell-shaped sleeves with epaulets. Center front panels, epaulets and cuffs trimmed with narrow pink, blue, and white trim. Cartridge pleats around waist. Bodice lined with brown cotton twill. Hook & eye closure up back. Skirt lined with cotton floral print. Hem lined with brown glazed cotton and purple wool tape. Pocket on right side. Center front and back have been altered to let out seams.
dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
printing (process)
silk (textile)
floral patterns
Dress
Women's clothing
Silk
Cotton
Hand Stitched
Transfer Printed
Floral Trail
Dress
Hand written note - worn by Mrs. Ellen A. Robbins early 1850s.
A4124
Unknown
Gift of Ellen A. Robbins Stone
1928.1117
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