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Object Name
Dress
Object Number
1921-33-0
Description
White sheer cotton child's dress; square neck with white work trim; V front panel with embroidery, needle fillings and lace; waistband and shoulder band of embroidery; short straight sleeves with embroidery and ruffles; skirt hem with embroidery and needle fillings and scallops; center back opening with drawstrings at neck
Comment
Outstanding example of Ayrshire white work embroidery and needle fillings; possible used as a christening dress
Category
Personal Artifacts
Date Made
c. 1840-1870
Dimensions
length: 42"
Materials
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