White lawn dress with square neckline, 11 pairs of buttons and embroidery, 1912-1915

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

White lawn dress with square neckline, 11 pairs of buttons and embroidery, 1912-1915

Entry/Object ID

1986.51.54

Description

Acc. No. 86.51.54 Subject Category: Clothing Date or Period: 1912-1915 Object: Dress Description: 1 piece white lawn dress with square neckline and inset of machine lace. Has 11 pairs of self covered buttons down the center of bodice. White motile embroidery on front and repeated on back. Crocheted round buttons at bottom of V sleeve. Overflounce with white embroidery and lace. History of Object: Worn by Carol Heche Acquired from: Roscoe and D'Arcy Hamilton Date: 8-28-86