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Materials: Cotton woven in a tiny chenille
pattern, cotton fringe, linen tape.
Provenance: Original owner was Ann Balton
Booth. She was born in Chestertown, Maryland and after marrying, moved to
Philadelphia.
Condition: Excellent for its age. The
dress has several wonderful period mends and a narrow 3/4" brown stain at
the back hem.
Measurements: Sh-Sh, 13"; B & W,
32"; Slv L, 28"; Dress L, 52"; Hem C, 72".
Comments: Although this style of dress
began to be popular in America in the late 18th c., the double draw string back,
the square neckline, and the back-gathered sleeve with added puff suggests a
date of a decade later. Looking closely you can see evidence that this was a
much loved dress by observing the careful mends in the fabric. The fabric itself
is special. All together, this early 19th century dress is simple, classic and
elegant!
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