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Culture:textile: English, French, or Chinese; garment: American
Title:dress
Date Made:1820-1845
Type:Clothing
Materials:textile: reddish-brown plain weave silk crepe; bleached (white) plain weave linen; brass hook and eye closures
Place Made:textile: England, France, or China; garment: United States
Accession Number:  HD 69.1278
Credit Line:C. Alice Baker Bequest
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
Woman's or girl's one-piece, back-fastening dress made from reddish-brown silk crepe. The garment features a wide neckline, high waistline, and long, straight sleeves that are embellished with two self fabric flounces on the upper arm. The dress fastens center back with 11 brass hook (proper left) and eye closures. The dress is minimally decorated, with self-piped seams and lace edging on the double sleeve ruffles.

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