Underdress

 
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Dress, Child's
Underdress
Dress, Child's
Dress, Child's

Underdress

Object number1978.040.00
DateUnknown Date
Mediumlace, cotton
Dimensions21 x 21 in. (53.3 x 53.3 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
  • Underskirt
  • Slip
DescriptionWhite dress with front and back panels separated from side panels by bands of lace. Lace bands also between end of sleeve and lace trim, which is gathered. Flower and leaf motif embroidered in satin stitch in front panel. Dress appears to have been a blouse to which a seven-panel flounce was added. The seams at the joining are unfinished. Flounce repeats embroidered motif of front panel in each of the seven panels.
Status
Not on view
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